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Texas 1988 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1989 →
← 1987
In 1988, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 8.
- The three measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved all three measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1988
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Budgets | Designate federal reimbursement for state highway dedicated funds to maintain, construct, and police public roadways. |
|
3,605,092 (87%) |
545,174 (13%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Budgets | Establish an economic stabilization fund to offset unforeseen shortfalls in revenue. |
|
2,457,703 (62%) |
1,530,572 (38%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Budgets | Create the Texas Growth Fund to invest in the permanent university fund, the permanent school fund, and the public employees retirement systems. |
|
2,585,280 (63%) |
1,492,078 (37%) |
See also
External links
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