Texas Proposition 1, Improvements for Institutions of Higher Education Amendment (1965)
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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 2, 1965. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported the amendment to provide a method of payment for acquiring, constructing, and equipping buildings and other permanent improvements at state institutions of higher education. |
A "no" vote opposed the amendment to provide a method of payment for acquiring, constructing, and equipping buildings and other permanent improvements at state institutions of higher education. |
Election results
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288,429 | 59.55% | ||
| No | 195,931 | 40.45% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 1 was as follows:
| “ | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas providing a method of payment for the acquiring, constructing and equipping of buildings and other permanent improvements at certain state institutions of higher learning; providing for allocation of funds therefor. | ” |
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 Senate Joint Resolution 24 during the 59th regular legislative session in 1965.[1]
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Footnotes
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