HJR 42, 65th R.S.
Proposition Prop. 8 - The constitutional amendment authorizing certain districts to engage in fire-fighting activities and to issue bonds or other indebtedness or to issue bonds or otherwise lend their credit for firefighting purposes.
Outcome: Adopted
Election date: 11/07/1978
Votes for: 1,154,322
Votes against: 538,228
Enabling legislation
HB 578 (65 R.S.) Allowing water districts to use funds for fire fighting purposes.
Articles affected
Article 3 :
Adds
§52
(d)
Article 16 :
Adds
§59
(f)
Note(s)
See House Journal, p. 268,
See General and Special Laws, p. 3374.
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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