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SJR 26, 59th R.S.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide for a Court of Criminal Appeals of five members; prescribing their qualifications, elections, appointments, tenure of office and compensation.

Proposition Prop. 9 - For the Amendment to the State Constitution providing for a Court of Criminal Appeals of five members, and prescribing the term of said court.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/08/1966

Votes for: 674,985
Votes against: 348,858

Articles affected Article 5 : Amends §4 Amends §5

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 8, 1966 election.

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