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SJR 50, 82nd R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds of the state to finance educational loans to students.

Proposition Prop. 3 - The constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds of the State of Texas to finance educational loans to students.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/08/2011

Votes for: 373,752
Votes against: 311,938

Enabling legislation
SB 1799 (82 R.S.) Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; authorizing the issuance of bonds.

Articles affected Article 3 : Adds §50b-7   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 8, 2011 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 8, 2011 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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