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HJR 4, 61st R.S.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the payment of assistance to the surviving spouse and minor children of certain governmental employees and volunteer fire and police reserve units who suffer violent death while in the performance of their duties.

Proposition The constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature to provide for payment of assistance to surviving spouses and minor children of governmental officers, employees, and agents, including members or organized volunteer fire departments and certain organized police reserve units, who have hazardous duties and are killed in the performance of those duties.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 08/05/1969

Votes for: 398,122
Votes against: 221,968

Articles affected Article 3 : Amends §51-d   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the August 5, 1969 election.


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