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HJR 70, 68th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for assignment of judges of certain courts with probate jurisdiction.

Proposition Prop. 9 - The constitutional amendment providing for assignment of judges of statutory probate courts to other statutory county courts with probate jurisdiction and to county courts.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/08/1983

Votes for: 485,540
Votes against: 222,275

Enabling legislation
HB 637 (68 R.S.) Relating to statewide assignment of judges of the statutory probate courts.

Articles affected Article 5 : Adds §16a   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 8, 1983 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 8, 1983 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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