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Texas Proposition 1, Railroad Regulation Amendment (1890)
Texas Proposition 1 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Texas on November 4, 1890. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported the authorization of laws to be passed for the regulation of railroad freight and passenger tariffs and provided for agencies to enforce these regulations. |
A "no" vote opposed the authorization of laws to be passed for the regulation of railroad freight and passenger tariffs and provided for agencies to enforce these regulations. |
Election results
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Texas Proposition 1 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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181,954 | 71.34% | ||
| No | 73,106 | 28.66% | ||
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- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 1 was as follows:
| “ | Provides that this section be amended, so that the Legislature shall pass laws regulating railroad freight and passenger tariffs to correct abuses and prevent unjust discrimination and extortion, and may provide and establish all requisite means and agencies invested with such powers as may be deemed adequate and advisable. | ” |
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 16 during the 21st regular legislative session in 1890.[1]
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