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SJR 2, 71st 6th C.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the procedures for filling vacancies in certain state and district offices.

Proposition Prop. 1 - The constitutional amendment to clarify the authority of the Senate to consider certain nominees to state and district offices and to provide for filling vacancies in those offices.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/06/1990

Votes for: 1,740,374
Votes against: 916,162

Enabling legislation No enabling legislation required.

Articles affected Article 4 : Amends §12   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 6, 1990 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 6, 1990 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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