Texas Proposition 3, Hospital Districts Amendment (1949)
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| Topic Administration of government and Healthcare |
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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 8, 1949. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the state legislature to establish hospital districts in the state. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the state legislature to establish hospital districts in the state. |
Election results
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Texas Proposition 3 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 129,989 | 43.56% | ||
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168,432 | 56.44% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 3 was as follows:
| “ | Proposing an Amendment to Article III of the Constitution of the State of Texas authorizing the Legislature of the State of Texas to provide for the establishment and creation of hospital districts; providing for the Governor's proclamation and submission to the electorate. | ” |
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 36 during the 51st regular legislative session in 1949.[1]
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Footnotes
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