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Texas Proposition 1, Holding Office in the National Guard Amendment (1932)
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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 8, 1932. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported allowing National Guard members to hold public office in Texas. |
A "no" vote opposed allowing National Guard members to hold public office in Texas. |
Election results
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309,999 | 63.35% | ||
| No | 179,371 | 36.65% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 1 was as follows:
| “ | Proposing an amendment so as to permit officers of the National Guard and retired officers of the United States army to hold public office in Texas. | ” |
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 1 during the 42nd regular legislative session in 1932.[1]
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