SJR 3, 65th R.S.
Proposition Prop. 3 - The constitutional amendment permitting denial of bail to a person charged with a felony offense who has been theretofore twice convicted of a felony offense, or charged with a felony offense committed while that person was admitted to bail on a prior felony indictment, or charged with a crime involving the use of a deadly weapon where there is evidence such person has been convicted of a prior felony offense; providing for a 60-day limit to that person's incarceration without trial; and providing for that person's right of appeal.
Outcome: Adopted
Election date: 11/08/1977
Votes for: 472,948
Votes against: 92,568
Enabling legislation No enabling legislation required.
Articles affected
Article 1 :
Amends
§11a
Note(s)
See Senate Journal, p. 57.
See General and Special Laws, p. 3353.
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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