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HJR 3, 73rd R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment clearing land titles by relinquishing and releasing any claim of sovereign ownership or title to a fractional interest in the Shelby, Frazier, and McCormick League (now located in Fort Bend and Austin counties) arising out of the voiding of a certain interest under a Mexican land grant.

Proposition Prop. 3 - The constitutional amendment providing for the clearing of land titles by the release of a state claim in fractional interest, arising out of the voiding of an interest under a Mexican land grant, to the owners of certain property in Fort Bend and Austin counties.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/02/1993

Votes for: 711,519
Votes against: 345,888

Enabling legislation No enabling legislation required.

Articles affected Article 7 : Adds §2A   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 2, 1993 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 2, 1993 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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