Texas Proposition 1, Aid for Veterans Amendment (1898)
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Texas Proposition 1 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Texas on November 1, 1898. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported authorizing aid to disabled and dependent Confederate soldiers, sailors, and their widows. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing aid to disabled and dependent Confederate soldiers, sailors, and their widows. |
Election results
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56,913 | 51.75% | ||
| No | 53,074 | 48.25% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 1 was as follows:
| “ | To amend section 51, of Article 3, of the Constitution of the State of Texas, so as to authorize the grant of aid to disabled and dependent Confederate soldiers and sailors, and their widows, and to grant aid to the establishement and maintenance of a home for said soldiers and sailors. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Texas Constitution
A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the Texas State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
The constitutional amendment was introduced into the Texas State Legislature as House Joint Resolution 34 during the 25th regular legislative session in 1898.[1]
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