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SJR 1, 51st R.S.

Proposing an amendment to Section 2 of Article VI of the Constitution, repealing the provision making the payment of a Poll Tax a qualification of an elector; providing for the necessary election, proclamation and publication by the Governor, and making an appropriation.

Proposition Prop. 4 - For the amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas eliminating the provisions in said Constitution making the payment of poll tax a requirement for voting, and providing for a general registration law.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/08/1949

Votes for: 133,550
Votes against: 172,284

Articles affected Article 6 : Amends §2

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