SJR 34, 71st R.S.
Proposition Prop. 16 - The constitutional amendment granting to the people the right to decide whether to create and maintain hospital districts to protect the public well-being in a manner independent of the legislature.
Outcome: Adopted
Election date: 11/07/1989
Votes for: 776,806
Votes against: 332,298
Enabling legislation
SB 907 (71 R.S.) Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties,
operation, and financing of hospital districts; authorizing a tax; granting the
authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
Articles affected
Article 9 :
Amends
§9
Adds
§9B
Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 7, 1989 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 7, 1989 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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