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SJR 27, 69th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish certain county offices in certain counties.

Proposition Prop. 14 - The constitutional amendment to provide for:
(1) the abolition of the office of county treasurer in Andrews County and El Paso County;
(2) the abolition of the office of county surveyor in Collin, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Henderson and Randall Counties.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/05/1985

Votes for: 584,641
Votes against: 251,483

Enabling legislation No enabling legislation required.

Articles affected Article 16 : Amends §44   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 5, 1985 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 5, 1985 election.

Effective dates
Unless otherwise specified, an amendment takes effect as part of the constitution on the date of the official canvass of election returns showing adoption of the amendment.


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