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SJR 2, 54th R.S.
Proposing an amendment to Section 49-b, Article III, Constitution of Texas, so as to change the membership of the Veterans' Land Board; so that the total amount of bonds or obligations that may be issued by the Veterans' Land Board shall be increased to Two Hundred Million Dollars ($200,000,000); providing for the issuance of said bonds or obligations and the conditions relating thereto and the use of the Veterans' Land Fund; providing for an election and the issuance of a proclamation therefor.

Proposition Prop. 5 - For the Amendment to Section 49-b of Article III of the Constitution of Texas to change the membership of the Veterans' Land Board; increasing the Veterans' Land Fund by $100,000,000; said fund to be used for the purpose of purchasing land in Texas to be sold to Texas veterans of World War II and to Texas veterans of service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America subsequent to 1945. Such funds shall be expended in accordance with instructions and requirements that my be provided by law.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/06/1956

Votes for: 878,688
Votes against: 403,130

Articles affected Article 3 : Amends §49-b   


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