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HJR 72, 69th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require the prior approval of the expenditure or emergency transfer of other appropriated funds.

Proposition Prop. 9 - The constitutional amendment to protect public funds by authorizing prior approval of expenditure or emergency transfer of state appropriations.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/05/1985

Votes for: 518,021
Votes against: 384,987

Enabling legislation No enabling legislation required.

Articles affected Article 16 : Adds §69   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 5, 1985 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 5, 1985 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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