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HJR 9, 54th R.S.
Proposing an Amendment to Section II of Article I of the Constitution of the State, to be designated as Section IIa,relating to denial of bail to a person charged with a felony less than capital who has been theretofore twice convicted of a felony.

Proposition Prop. 8 - For the amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas providing that a court, judge or magistrate may deny bail to a person who has been convicted of two (2) previous felonies.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/06/1956

Votes for: 1,014,249
Votes against: 266,408

Articles affected Article 1 : Adds §11a   

Note(s)
Texas Secretary of State Tabulation of Votes of the General Election November 6, 1956 lists 1,014,249 votes in favor, 266,409 votes against.


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