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HJR 14, 43rd R.S.

Proposing an amendment to Article V, of the Constitution of the State of Texas, by proviidng for the abolishment of the fee method of compensating county and precinct officers, and providing that all such officers be paid on a salaries basis; and providing for the payment of all fees into the county treasury.

Proposition For the Amendment of Article IX of the State Constitution by adding Section 2-A thereto, giving the Commissioners Court general management and control of county affairs, and authorizing the Legislature to provide more economical forms of county government and different than as now provided by law.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/06/1934

Votes for: 100,154
Votes against: 237,013

Articles affected Article 9 : Adds §2-A

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