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HJR 6, 79th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman.

Proposition Prop. 2 - The constitutional amendment providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/08/2005

Votes for: 1,723,782
Votes against: 536,913

Enabling legislation No enabling legislation required.

Articles affected Article 1 : Adds §32   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 8, 2005 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 8, 2005 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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