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Texas Proposition 1, Statewide Alcohol Prohibition Amendment (May 1919)
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| Topic Alcohol laws |
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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 May 24, 1919. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported establishing a statewide prohibition on the sale and manufacture of alcoholic beverages. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a statewide prohibition on the sale and manufacture of alcoholic beverages. |
Election results
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159,723 | 53.27% | ||
| No | 140,099 | 46.73% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 1 was as follows:
| “ | Proposing to amend the Constitution of the State of Texas by prohibiting the manufacture, sale, barter or exchange in the state of Texas of spirituous, vinous or malt liquors or medicated bitters capable of producing intoxication, or any intoxicant whatever except for medicinal, mechanical, scientific or sacramental purposes; providing that until the Legislature shall provide other or different penalties, violations shall be deemed a felony; prescribing certain duties for the Governor of the state; and making an appropriation to carry out this resolution. | ” |
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 1 during the 36th regular legislative session in 1919.[1]
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