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In [[1970 ballot measures| 1970]], voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in [[Texas]] on November 3. | |||
* | * The seven measures were {{lrcafull}}s. | ||
* | * Voters approved five (71%) and rejected two (29%) measures. | ||
==On the ballot== | ==On the ballot== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [[Types of ballot measures in Texas]] | |||
* [[List of Texas ballot measures]] | * [[List of Texas ballot measures]] | ||
* [[1970 ballot measures]] | * [[1970 ballot measures]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [ | *[https://lrl.texas.gov/legis/constamends/electionDates.cfm Legislative Reference Library of Texas, Constitutional Amendments] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:09, 9 April 2024
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In 1970, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 3.
- The seven measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (71%) and rejected two (29%) measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1970
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 2 | Alcohol; Business | Repeal ban on open saloons and allow the legislature to enact mixed beverage laws based on local option elections for regulating the sale of mixed alcoholic beverages |
|
979,868 (52%) |
914,481 (48%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Taxes; Property | Provide for the establishment of a uniform method of assessment of ranch, farm and forest lands |
|
791,290 (44%) |
987,303 (56%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Administration | Reconstitute the State Building Commission as a three-member appointed commission |
|
789,337 (50%) |
795,674 (50%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Local government; Bonds | Authorize counties by a simple majority vote to issue road bonds not to exceed one-fourth of the assessed property value in the county |
|
858,775 (52%) |
785,905 (48%) |
|
| Proposition 6 | Property | Increase the value of the homestead which is exempt from forced sale |
|
1,057,765 (62%) |
655,890 (38%) |
|
| Proposition 7 | Administration | Allow legislature to consolidate government functions and enable performance of such functions by contracts between political subdivisions within any county |
|
832,366 (51%) |
801,532 (49%) |
|
| Proposition 1 | Judiciary | Authorize the State Judicial Qualifications Commission to censure or remove Justices, Judges, and Justices of the Peace under certain circumstances |
|
1,214,537 (72%) |
482,491 (28%) |
See also
External links
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