Texas Proposition 9, Centennial Commemoration Amendment (1932)
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| Topic State flags, symbols, and holidays |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Texas Proposition 9 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Texas on November 8, 1932. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported authorizing a Texas Centennial commemoration of early Texas history as well as the necessary appropriations. |
A "no" vote oppsoed authorizing a Texas Centennial commemoration of early Texas history as well as the necessary appropriations. |
Election results
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Texas Proposition 9 |
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277,417 | 55.98% | ||
| No | 218,174 | 44.02% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 9 was as follows:
| “ | Proposing an amendment so as to authorize a Texas Centennial, commemorating the heroic period of early Texas history, and the celebrate a century of our independence. | ” |
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 Senate Joint Resolution 28 during the 42nd regular legislative session in 1932.[1]
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