Texas 1897 ballot measures

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Three statewide ballot measures were on the August 3, 1897 ballot in Texas.

* All three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
* All three of the measures were defeated.

## On the ballot[edit]

August 3

Type  | Title  | Subject  | Description  | Result

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LRCA | Proposition 1 | Water | Permits the formation of irrigation districts | d
LRCA | Proposition 2 | Bonds | Allows certain counties to issue bonds for the construction of railroads | d
LRCA | Proposition 3 | Gov't Finances | Allows school funds to be invested in state bonds | d

## See also[edit]

* List of Texas ballot measures
* 1897 ballot measures

## External links[edit]

* Legislative Reference Library of Texas
* Texas Legislative Council

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