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SJR 34, 72nd R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of bonds that may be issued for economically distressed areas under existing bond authorization.

Proposition Prop. 12 - The constitutional amendment to increase from 20 percent to 50 percent the percentage of Texas water development bonds previously authorized by Texas voters that may be issued for economically distressed areas.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/05/1991

Votes for: 1,024,318
Votes against: 854,190

Enabling legislation
SB 1193 (72 R.S.) Relating to the dedication of certain Texas Water Development Bonds.

Articles affected Article 3 : Amends §49-d-7 (e)   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 5, 1991 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 5, 1991 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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