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SJR 45, 65th R.S.
To permit more associate justices on a court of civil appeals, to permit a court of civil appeals to sit in sections, and requiring a concurrence of a majority of justices for a decision.

Proposition Prop. 6 - The constitutional amendment permitting the legislature to increase the number of justices on a court of civil appeals, permitting a court of civil appeals to sit in sections, and requiring a concurrence of a majority of justices to decide a case.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/07/1978

Votes for: 1,052,788
Votes against: 621,210

Enabling legislation No enabling legislation required.

Articles affected Article 5 : Amends §6   

Note(s)
See Senate Journal, p. 352.
See General and Special Laws, p. 3366.

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 7, 1978 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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