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SJR 24, 71st R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds for acquiring, constructing, or equipping corrections institutions, youth corrections institutions, and mental....

Proposition Prop. 8 - The constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for projects relating to facilities of corrections institutions, youth corrections institutions, and mental health and mental retardation institutions and for the expansion of statewide law enforcement facilities.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/07/1989

Votes for: 658,826
Votes against: 431,794

Enabling legislation
SB 558 (71 R.S.) Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for certain projects.

Articles affected Article 3 : Adds §49-h (c)   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 7, 1989 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 7, 1989 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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