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HJR 83, 75th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to prescribe the qualifications of constables.

Proposition Prop. 14 - The constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to prescribe the qualifications of constables.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/04/1997

Votes for: 869,156
Votes against: 244,472

Enabling legislation
HB 2071 (75 R.S.) Relating to qualifications to serve as a constable and to the powers and duties of constables and deputy constables.

Articles affected Article 5 : Adds §18 (g)   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 4, 1997 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 4, 1997 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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