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HJR 39, 44th R.S.

Proposing an amendment to section 15 of Article I of the Constitution of Texas, and providing that the Legislature may authorize the commitment of insane persons, idiots, lunatics and/or epileptics without the necessity of a trial by jury.

Proposition For the amendment of Article 1, Section 15, of the State Constitution by adding to said Section a provision to the effect that the Legislature may provide for the temporary commitment of mentally ill persons not charged with a criminal offense by the County Court without the necessity of a jury trial.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 08/24/1935

Votes for: 294,287
Votes against: 199,959

Articles affected Article 1 : Amends §15

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