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Proposition Prop. 8 - The constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for projects relating to corrections institutions and mental health and mental retardation facilities.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/03/1987

Votes for: 1,389,479
Votes against: 725,482

Enabling legislation
SB 1407 (70 R.S.) Relating to the issuance of bonds to finance certain state facilities.

Articles affected Article 3 : Adds §49-h   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 3, 1987 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 3, 1987 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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