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HJR 27, 60th R.S.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to allow non-elective state officers and employees to hold, under given conditions, other non-elective offices and positions under this state or the United States.

Proposition Prop. 6 - For the constitutional amendment allowing non-elective state officers and employees to serve in other non-elective offices or positions under this state or the United States until September 1, 1969, and thereafter only if authorized by the Legislature, if the offices or positions are of benefit to Texas or are required by state or federal law, and there is no conflict of interest with the original office or position; prohibiting elected officers under this state or the United States from holding any other office or position under this state; and adding members of the Air National Guard, Air National Guard Reserve, Air Force Reserve, and retired members of the Air Force to the list of persons exempted.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/11/1967

Votes for: 138,042
Votes against: 130,069

Articles affected Article 16 : Amends §33   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 11, 1967 election.


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