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HJR 37, 65th R.S.

Proposing amendments to Article V, Sections 16 and 19, of the Texas Constitution, to extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace in civil cases.

Proposition Prop. 5 - The constitutional amendment to extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace in civil cases.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/07/1978

Votes for: 945,779
Votes against: 751,817

Enabling legislation No enabling legislation required.

Articles affected Article 5 : Amends §16 Amends §19

Note(s)
See House Journal, p. 268,
See General and Special Laws, p. 3372.

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 7, 1978 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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