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Proposition Prop. 1 - The constitutional amendment authorizing an increase of $400 million in the amount of Texas Water Development Bonds that may be issued on approval of two-thirds of the legislature; amending and consolidating provisions of Sections 49-c, 49-d, and 49-d-1 of Article III of the Texas Constitution; and repealing Sections 49-d and 49-d-1 of Article III of the Texas Constitution.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/02/1976

Votes for: 937,921
Votes against: 1,243,451

Enabling legislation
SB 636 (64 R.S.) Water Development Board general obligation bonds

Articles affected Article 3 : Amends §49-c    Repeals §49-d   

Note(s)
See Senate Journal p. 457.
See General Laws, p. 3199.

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 2, 1976 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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