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HJR 24, 47th R.S.

Proposing an Amendment to Article V of the Constitution of Texas by adding thereto authority for the Legislature to increase, diminish or change the probate or other jurisdiction of the County Court and to create additional Courts having either exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction with the County Court.

Proposition For the Amendment to the Constitution, providing that the Legislature may in certain counties create other courts having either exclusive jurisdiction or concurrent jurisdiction with the county court in civil, criminal or probate matters.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/03/1942

Votes for: 69,872
Votes against: 95,284

Articles affected Article 5 : Adds §22-a

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