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SJR 27, 70th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of emergency medical services districts and authorizing those districts to levy an ad valorem tax on property located in the district.

Proposition Prop. 13 - The constitutional amendment to allow for the creation and establishment, by law, of special districts to provide emergency services.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/03/1987

Votes for: 1,339,654
Votes against: 743,806

Enabling legislation
SB 669 (70 R.S.) Relating to authorizing the creation of emergency medical services districts, to their organization, powers and duties, operations, financing, and dissolution, and to authorizing emergency medical services districts to levy taxes and issue bonds.

Articles affected Article 3 : Adds §48-e   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 3, 1987 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 3, 1987 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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