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HJR 8, 48th R.S.
Proposing an amendment to Section 51 of Article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Texas, providing that cities and towns in this State shall have power and authority to provide a system of retirement and disability pensions for its employees, provided, however, that no pension system shall be set up in any city until it has been approved at an election by the qualified voters entitled to vote on the question of issuance of tax supported bonds.

Proposition For the Constitutional Amendment giving authority to the Legislature to provide for a system of retirement and disability pensions for appointive officers and employees of the cities and towns.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/07/1944

Votes for: 242,579
Votes against: 166,007

Articles affected Article 3 : Adds §51-f   


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