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Texas Proposition 3, Aid for Confederate Soldiers Amendment (1928)
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Texas Proposition 3 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Texas on November 6, 1928. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported authorizing a tax levy to provide aid to Confederate soldiers and sailors and their widows. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing a tax levy to provide "aid to Confederate soldiers and sailors and their widows. |
Election results
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248,581 | 70.35% | ||
| No | 104,773 | 29.65% | ||
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- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 3 was as follows:
| “ | Proposing an amendment to authorize a tax levy for Confederate soldiers and sailors; providing the necessary proclamation and appropriation. | ” |
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 15 during the 40th regular legislative session in 1928.[1]
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