Proposition For the amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas authorizing the Legislature to provide for appeals direct to the Supreme Court in instances involving the constitutionality of certain laws and orders.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/05/1940

Votes for: 268,645
Votes against: 114,343

Articles affected Article 5 : Adds §3-b   

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