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HJR 41, 62nd R.S.
Proposing an amendment to require the commissioners court in all counties in the state to compensate all justices of peace on a salary basis beginning January 01 1972.

Proposition Prop. 3 - The constitutional amendment to require the commissioners court in all counties of the state to compensate all justices of the peace on a salary basis.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/07/1972

Votes for: 1,797,919
Votes against: 800,565

Articles affected Article 16 : Amends §61   

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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