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Texas 1985 ballot measures
In 1985, voters decided on 14 statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 5.
- The 14 measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved all 14 measures.
On the ballot
November 5, 1985
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 10 | Property; Bonds | Authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance state assistance of farm and ranch land purchases |
|
461,483 (51%) |
442,407 (49%) |
|
| Proposition 11 | Trials | Change the method in which a person is charged with a crime and alter requirements relating to state writs and processes |
|
606,333 (69%) |
278,595 (31%) |
|
| Proposition 12 | Judiciary | Allow the Supreme Court of Texas and Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas to address state law questions upon request from federal courts |
|
647,276 (73%) |
238,802 (27%) |
|
| Proposition 13 | Judiciary; Redistricting | Allow either the judicial districts or legislative redistricting board to reapportion judicial districts and establish constitutional courts' administration and jurisdiction |
|
496,189 (58%) |
360,555 (42%) |
|
| Proposition 14 | Local government | Abolish county treasurer positions in Andrews and El Paso Counties, and county surveyor positions in Collin, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Henderson, and Randall Counties |
|
584,641 (70%) |
251,483 (30%) |
|
| Proposition 1 | Water; Bonds | Authorize $980 million in additional water development bonds, create special funds for various water policies, authorize a bond insurance program, and clarify the purposes for issuing water development bonds |
|
705,878 (74%) |
251,031 (26%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Water; Bonds | Authorize $200 million in agricultural water conservation bonds and clarify their purposes, creating special funds for water policy and authorizing a bond insurance program |
|
651,699 (70%) |
284,552 (30%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Water; Budgets; Local government | Authorize localities to use public funds for the replacement or relocation of water laterals on private property |
|
498,902 (54%) |
425,698 (46%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Education | Authorize the use of proceeds from the sale of land by the permanent school fund for the acquisition of other land |
|
628,246 (68%) |
299,020 (32%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Healthcare | Authorize the legislature to regulate the provision of health care services within hospital districts |
|
524,151 (57%) |
396,943 (43%) |
|
| Proposition 6 | Corrections | Allow for the placement of prisoners in other states penal facilities pursuant to interstate agreement |
|
663,478 (71%) |
274,527 (29%) |
|
| Proposition 7 | Judiciary; Local government | Increase the maximum allowable number of justice of the peace precincts in Chambers County from five to six |
|
544,991 (64%) |
302,288 (36%) |
|
| Proposition 8 | Veterans | Provide $500 million in extra bonds for veterans' housing assistance, allowing the legislature to define eligible veterans for land and housing programs through legislation |
|
600,117 (65%) |
328,834 (35%) |
|
| Proposition 9 | Budgets | Permit the legislature to require state agencies to seek approval prior to making an emergency transfer of funds |
|
518,021 (57%) |
384,987 (43%) |
See also
External links
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