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HJR 53, 77th R.S.

Proposing a constitutional amendment granting the legislature authority to release the state's interest in land that is held by a person in good faith under color of title.

Proposition Prop. 17 - The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to settle land title disputes between the state and a private party.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/06/2001

Votes for: 512,163
Votes against: 284,918

Enabling legislation
HB 1402 (77 R.S.) Relating to authorizing the School Land Board to approve the release of the state's interest in land in certain circumstances.

Articles affected Article 7 : Adds §2B

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 6, 2001 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 6, 2001 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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