Texas Voters Debated August 24 Amendments
The August 24 ballot will feature seven constitutional amendments. Key items include Old Age Pensions with state and federal funding up to 30 dollars monthly. temporary 90 day confinement of certain insane persons pre trial. repeal of liquor prohibition and possible state monopoly. ability to submit amendments in special sessions. court probation and suspended sentences. abolition of the fee system for officials in larger counties. and free textbooks plus revised school funds apportionment for private and parochial schools.