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HJR 49, 60th R.S.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to not require approval by the governor, secretary of state and the comptroller of certain materials and services purchase contracts.

Proposition Prop. 8 - For the constitutional amendment removing certain provisions relating to the purchase of fuel and furbishing of rooms and halls of the Legislature and the requirement that the Governor, Secretary of State, and the Comptroller mush approve certain contracts of purchase.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/05/1968

Votes for: 933,950
Votes against: 949,565

Articles affected Article 16 : Amends §21

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 5, 1968 election.

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