Texas Proposition 2, Municipal Health Services Amendment (1967)
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Texas Proposition 2 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Texas on November 11, 1967. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported the amendment to permit localities located within hospital districts to participate in the establishment and maintenance of mental health services or public health services. |
A "no" vote opposed the amendment to permit localities located within hospital districts to participate in the establishment and maintenance of mental health services or public health services. |
Election results
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Texas Proposition 2 |
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167,657 | 62.36% | ||
| No | 101,191 | 37.64% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 2 was as follows:
| “ | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to permit municipalities, other political subdivisions, and state-supported entities located within hospital districts to participate in the establishment, maintenance, support, or operation of mental health services or mental retardation services or public health services. | ” |
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 37 during the 60th regular legislative session in 1967.[1]
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