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Texas 1978 ballot measures
In 1978, voters decided on nine statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 7.
- The nine measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved seven (78%) and rejected two (22%) measures.
On the ballot
November 7, 1978
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Administration | Exempt purchases from handicapped individuals at nonprofit rehab facilities from bidding, remove approval need by top officials for contracts, and eliminate reference to deaf and dumb asylum |
|
1,252,696 (73%) |
459,316 (27%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Bonds | Permit the legislature to authorize localities to issue bonds to develop employment opportunity for citizens |
|
797,428 (47%) |
911,385 (53%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Bonds | Authorize cities and towns to issue bonds to help in the redevelopment of blighted areas in a tax increment financing scheme |
|
818,439 (48%) |
878,111 (52%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Taxes | Authorize the legislature to exempt wind and solar powered energy devices from taxation |
|
1,123,114 (65%) |
615,361 (35%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Judiciary | Extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to include concurrent civil cases up to $500, with potential for legislature to increase to $1000 |
|
945,779 (56%) |
751,817 (44%) |
|
| Proposition 6 | Judiciary | Authorize legislature to increase civil court of appeals, allow smaller panels, and require majority judge concurrence for decisions |
|
1,052,788 (63%) |
621,210 (37%) |
|
| Proposition 7 | Administration | Repeal state building commission's constitutional authority, transferring powers to the state board of control |
|
971,939 (61%) |
625,653 (39%) |
|
| Proposition 8 | Bonds | Authorize water districts to provide firefighting services within their districts and to issue bonds to fund firefighting services |
|
1,154,322 (68%) |
538,228 (32%) |
|
| Proposition 9 | Taxes | Provide for a package of tax reforms aimed at lowering ad valorem property taxes |
|
1,571,248 (84%) |
288,821 (16%) |
See also
External links
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