Proposition Prop. 8 - For the amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas providing that a court, judge or magistrate may deny bail to a person who has been convicted of two (2) previous felonies.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/06/1956

Votes for: 1,014,249
Votes against: 266,408

Articles affected Article 1 : Adds §11a   

Note(s)
Texas Secretary of State Tabulation of Votes of the General Election November 6, 1956 lists 1,014,249 votes in favor, 266,409 votes against.

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