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SJR 16, 45th R.S.

Proposing an amendment to Article III, Section 52, of the Constitution of the State of Texas, providing that the Legislature may authorize by law, after a majority vote of the resident qualified electors owning taxable property therein, the adoption of a plan for the construction of paved roads and bridges or both in any county or road district of the State.

Proposition For the amendment to the Constitution providing that Harris County and any road districts therein may upon a vote of the people therein adopt a road plan and levy taxes for road and bridge construction in lieu of the issuance of bonds.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 08/23/1937

Votes for: 53,619
Votes against: 43,885

Articles affected Article 3 : Adds §52d

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