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SJR 20, 62nd R.S.
Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Texas, to exempt directors of soil and water conservation districts from prohibitions against dual office-holding and dual compensation.

Proposition Prop. 9 - The constitutional amendment to provide that directors of soil and water conservation districts are not disqualified from holding or being compensated for more than one office.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/07/1972

Votes for: 1,060,370
Votes against: 1,441,773

Articles affected Article 16 : Amends §33    Amends §40   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 7, 1972 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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