Texas 1956 ballot measures
In 1956, voters decided on nine statewide ballot measures in Texas. On November 6, voters decided on eight measures. On November 13, voters decided on one measure.
- The nine measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved all nine measures.
On the ballot
November 6, 1956
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Welfare | Grant aid and compensation to persons who paid fines or served prison sentences for crimes of which they were not guilty |
|
1,175,908 (87%) |
182,755 (13%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Taxes; Local government | Allow county commissioners to consolidate various taxes into a single rate of $0.80 per $100 valuation, removing requirement for voter approval for tax rate reallocation |
|
841,755 (66%) |
434,440 (34%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Budgets | Provide a new payment method for higher education construction by reallocating Confederate pension tax and allowing university investments in corporate stocks and bonds |
|
983,764 (77%) |
289,629 (23%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Pension | Expand Teacher Retirement System with disability and death benefits, raise individual contribution limits, and change eligibility criteria |
|
1,350,372 (89%) |
166,788 (11%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Budgets | Increase the Veterans' Land Fund from $100 million to $200 million |
|
878,688 (69%) |
403,130 (31%) |
|
| Proposition 6 | Administration | Provide for different oaths of office for elected and appointed officials |
|
989,752 (83%) |
197,991 (17%) |
|
| Proposition 7 | Trials | Require medical testimony for commitment of persons due to unsound mind, provide trial and commitment process, and permit waiving jury trial by the individual or kin |
|
1,077,546 (83%) |
214,029 (17%) |
|
| Proposition 8 | Law enforcement; Judiciary | Allow courts, magistrates and judges to deny bail to a person who had been convicted of two previous felonies |
|
1,014,249 (79%) |
266,408 (21%) |
November 13, 1956
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 9 | Welfare | Provide assistance of up to $20 a month to persons aged 18 years or older who is permanently disabled due to a mental or physical handicap |
|
159,588 (90%) |
17,860 (10%) |
See also
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