Proposition Prop. 5 - The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to allow cities or counties to enter into interlocal contracts with other cities or counties without the imposition of a tax or the provision of a sinking fund.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/08/2011

Votes for: 386,204
Votes against: 282,046

Enabling legislation
SB 760 (82 R.S.) Relating to the term and renewal of interlocal contracts.

Articles affected Article 11 : Amends §5    Amends §7   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 8, 2011 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 8, 2011 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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