Constitutional amendments search results
5 amendment(s) found [ Election date: November 4, 1919 ]
| Session | Bill | Prop. | Topic | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th R.S. | HJR 13 | For amendment to Section 49, of Article 3 of the Constitution proposing to amend Section 49, of Article 3 relating to the power to create debts by or on behalf of the State, so as hereafter to authorize the Legislature to enact a law directing the issuance of bonds by the Governor of the State in a sum not to exceed Seventy-five Million ($75,000,000) dollars, the proceeds of said bonds to be used in the construction of durable, hard surfaced roads upon public highways of the State; and providing for the levy of a tax, not to exceed 20 cents on the one Hundred Dollars valuation, on taxable property in the State. | Defeated | |
| 36th R.S. | SJR 20 | For the amendment to Article 8, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Texas providing for the levy of taxes not to exceed thirty cents for roads, streets and bridges and not to exceed fifty cents for the erection of public buildings, streets, sewers, waterworks and other permanent improvements, and not to exceed sixty cents for maintenance of public roads, in one year. | Defeated | |
| 36th R.S. | SJR 23 | For the amendment to Article sixteen of the Constitution of the State of Texas, authorizing the issuance of bonds by the City and County of Galveston. | Defeated | |
| 36th R.S. | HJR 35 | For amendment to Section 51 of Article 3 of the Constitution authorizing the Legislature to grant aid to Confederate soldiers, sailors and their widows who have been residents of this State since January 12, 1912. | Defeated | |
| 36th R.S. | HJR 38 | For amendment to Article 16 of the Constitution, authorizing a division of the net proceeds of the prison system of this State between the State and prisoners confined in the Penitentiary or their dependents. | Defeated |
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