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HJR 5, 59th R.S.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas so as to authorize an increase in the total amount of bonds or obligations that may be issued by the Veterans' Land Board to Four Hundred Million Dollars.

Proposition Prop. 2 - For the Amendment to Section 49-b of Article III of the Constitution of Texas to increase the Veterans' Land Fund by $200,000,000.00; said Fund to be used for the purpose of purchasing land in Texas to be sold to Texas veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the United State between September 16, 1940, and March 31, 1955; such funds to be expended in accordance with instructions and requirements that may be provided by law.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/02/1965

Votes for: 237,957
Votes against: 246,567

Enabling legislation
HB 25 (59 R.S.) Relating to amending the Veterans' Land Board - Veterans' Land Fund Act, providing for the issuance and sale of Veterans' Land Bonds.

Articles affected Article 3 : Amends §49-b   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 2, 1965 election.


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