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HJR 61, 78th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities to donate surplus fire-fighting equipment or supplies for the benefit of rural volunteer fire departments.

Proposition Prop. 10 - The constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities to donate surplus fire-fighting equipment or supplies for the benefit of rural volunteer fire departments.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 09/13/2003

Votes for: 1,284,004
Votes against: 116,677

Enabling legislation No enabling legislation required.

Articles affected Article 3 : Adds §52i   

Note(s)
Amended by HJR 62 - election date changed from November 4 to September 13, 2003.

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the September 13, 2003 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the September 13, 2003 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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