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SJR 34, 85th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the service of certain officeholders after the expiration of the person's term of office.

Proposition Prop. 3 - The constitutional amendment limiting the service of certain officeholders appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate after the expiration of the person’s term of office.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/07/2017

Votes for: 722,753
Votes against: 146,390

Articles affected Article 16 : Amends §17   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 7, 2017 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 7, 2017 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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