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SJR 16, 62nd R.S.
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution by adding a new section, providing that equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed, or national origin.

Proposition Prop. 7 - The constitutional amendment to provide that equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed or national origin.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/07/1972

Votes for: 2,156,536
Votes against: 548,422

Articles affected Article 1 : Adds §3a   

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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