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Proposition For the amendment of Section 11 of Article IV of the Constitution of the State of Texas, so as to provide for a Board of Pardons and Paroles, and to make the Governor's pardoning power subject to recommendations of said Board, except in cases of treason the Governor may grant reprieves, commutations and pardons with the advice and consent of the Legislature.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/03/1936

Votes for: 422,224
Votes against: 167,916

Articles affected Article 4 : Amends §11   


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