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Texas 1960 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1962 →
← 1958
In 1960, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 8.
- The four measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved all four measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1960
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Healthcare; Local government | Authorizes the creation of a Hospital District co-extensive with Lamar County |
|
838,884 (63%) |
491,757 (37%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Veterans; Bonds | Permit the Veterans' Land Board to increase the interest rate on bonds issued by the board to three and one half percent |
|
833,095 (65%) |
450,915 (35%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Legislature; Salaries | Amends the annual salary of members of the legislature and sets the maximum length of regular session to 140 days |
|
763,531 (56%) |
604,087 (44%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Legislature; Business | Provide the legislature the authority to regulate loans and lenders |
|
1,088,993 (75%) |
369,132 (25%) |
See also
External links
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