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HJR 35, 36th R.S.

Proposing an amendment to Section 51 of Article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide that the Legislature may grant pensions to Confederate soldiers, sailors and their widows, who have been citizens of Texas since January 1, 1912, providing that all soldiers, sailors and their widows eligible under the provisions hereof shall be entitled to be placed upon the rolls and participate in the pension fund created hereunder; making an appropriation for an election.

Proposition For amendment to Section 51 of Article 3 of the Constitution authorizing the Legislature to grant aid to Confederate soldiers, sailors and their widows who have been residents of this State since January 12, 1912.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/04/1919

Votes for: 56,886
Votes against: 59,701

Articles affected Article 3 : Amends §51

Note(s)
See House Journal p. 576.
See General Laws p. 354.

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