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SJR 14, 68th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment for financial assistance to veterans and to authorize the issuance of bonds of the state to finance the Veterans' Land Program and the Veterans' Housing Assistance Program.

Proposition Prop. 7 - The constitutional amendment for financial assistance to veterans and to authorize the issuance of $800 million in bonds of the state to finance the Veterans' Land Program and the Veterans' Housing Assistance Program.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/08/1983

Votes for: 533,509
Votes against: 219,342

Enabling legislation
SB 408 (68 R.S.) Relating to the creation and administration of the Veterans' Housing Assistance Program, to the veterans' housing assistance fund, and to the powers and duties of the Veterans' Land Board.

Articles affected Article 3 : Adds §49-b-1   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 8, 1983 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 8, 1983 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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