HJR 3, 78th R.S.
Proposition Prop. 12 - The constitutional amendment concerning civil lawsuits against doctors and health care providers, and other actions, authorizing the legislature to determine limitations on non-economic damages.
Outcome: Adopted
Election date: 09/13/2003
Votes for: 751,896
Votes against: 718,547
Enabling legislation
HB 4 (78 R.S.) Relating to reform of certain procedures and remedies in civil actions.
Articles affected
Article 3 :
Adds
§66
Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the September 13, 2003 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the September 13, 2003 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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