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HJR 38, 36th R.S.
Proposing an amendment to Article 16 of the Constitution of the State of Texas, by adding a new section there to be known as Section 59; providing that the Legislature shall have the power to enact laws authorizing a division of the net proceeds arising from the operation of the prison system of this State between the State and prisoners confined in the penitentiary or their dependents; submitting proposed amendment to a vote and making an appropriation for said election.

Proposition For amendment to Article 16 of the Constitution, authorizing a division of the net proceeds of the prison system of this State between the State and prisoners confined in the Penitentiary or their dependents.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/04/1919

Votes for: 42,358
Votes against: 70,911

Articles affected Article 16 : Adds §60   

Note(s)
See House Journal p. 663.
See General Laws p. 357.


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