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HJR 24, 45th R.S.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas, amending Article XVI, Section 61, providing for the abolishing of the salary method of compensating all District, County and Precinct officers of this State, and further providing that the Legislature may prescribe laws for compensating all District, County and Precinct officers on a fee basis.

Proposition For the Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas so as to authorize the Legislature to fix the manner and basis of compensation for all district, county and precinct officers.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 08/23/1937

Votes for: 44,385
Votes against: 61,559

Articles affected Article 16 : Amends §61

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