SJR 8, 72nd R.S.
Proposition Prop. 6 - The constitutional amendment creating the Texas Ethics Commission and authorizing the commission to recommend the salary for members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor, subject to voter approval, and to set the per diem for officials, subject to a limit.
Outcome: Adopted
Election date: 11/05/1991
Votes for: 1,040,731
Votes against: 905,206
Enabling legislation
SB 1 (72 R.S.) Relating to ethics of public servants, including the
composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; to registration,
reporting, and restrictions concerning expenditures made to influence
legislation or administrative action; to personal financial statements filed by
public officers and employees; to the giving or acceptance of certain benefits;
to restrictions and reporting concerning political contributions and
expenditures; and providing penalties.
Articles affected
Article 3 :
Amends
§24
Adds
§24a
Article 4 :
Amends
§17
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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