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SJR 19, 65th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the formation of associations by producers of agricultural products.

Proposition Prop. 5 - The constitutional amendment authorizing the formation of agricultural or marine associations which may mandate the collection of refundable assessments for improvements of production, marketing or use of their products.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/08/1977

Votes for: 231,164
Votes against: 299,060

Enabling legislation No enabling legislation required.

Articles affected Article 16 : Adds §68   

Note(s)
See Senate Journal, p. 88.
See General and Special Laws, p. 3361.

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 8, 1977 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 8, 1977 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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