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SJR 17, 62nd R.S.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to authorize the Texas Water Quality Board to issue One Hundred Million ($100,000,000) bonds to provide financial assistance in the form of loans or grants to cities or other public agencies for water quality enhancement purposes upon direction of the Texas Water Quality Board, or any successor agency designated by the Legislature.

Proposition The constitutional amendment to authorize the issuance of One Hundred Million Dollars ($100,000,000) bonds to provide financial assistance to cities and other public agencies for water quality enhancement purposes, providing for the improvement and continuance of the water resources program, and establishing an interest ceiling on Water Development Bonds at 6% per annum.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 05/18/1971

Votes for: 406,936
Votes against: 363,301

Articles affected Article 3 : Amends §49-d-1   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the May 18, 1971 election.


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