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Texas Proposition 4, Loans for Home Acquisition Amendment (May 1919)
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Texas Proposition 4 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Texas on May 24, 1919. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the giving or lending of state credit to assist citizens in acquiring or improving their homes. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the giving or lending of state credit to assist citizens in acquiring or improving their homes. |
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 152,422 | 49.87% | ||
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153,243 | 50.13% | ||
Text of measure
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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 19 during the 36th regular legislative session in 1919.[1]
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