Texas 1935 ballot measures
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In 1935, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Texas on August 24.
- The seven measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (71%) and rejected two (29%) measures.
On the ballot
August 24, 1935
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Alcohol | Repeal statewide alcohol prohibition, prohibited open saloons and provided for a local option |
|
297,595 (54%) |
250,948 (46%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Salaries; Local government | Abolish fee-based pay for district and county officers in counties above 20,000 and allow county commissioners decide payment method for smaller counties. |
|
274,537 (59%) |
188,642 (41%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Public assistance | Create a system of old-age assistance to provide up to $15 per month per person over the age of 65 |
|
444,539 (80%) |
108,565 (20%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Education | Provide free textbooks to every child attending both public and private schools |
|
257,815 (48%) |
280,019 (52%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Criminal trials | Allow mentally ill persons not charged with a criminal offense to be temporarily committed without a trial by jury |
|
294,287 (60%) |
199,959 (40%) |
|
| Proposition 6 | Judiciary; Trials | Grant courts the power to suspend a sentence upon conviction and place a defendant on probation |
|
245,285 (53%) |
216,549 (47%) |
|
| Proposition 7 | Legislature | Allow the governor to propose state constitutional amendments during special sessions of the legislature |
|
214,024 (47%) |
238,258 (53%) |
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