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Proposition Prop. 1 - The constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to declare the office of constable in a precinct to be dormant if the office has not been filled by election or appointment for a lengthy period and providing a procedure for the reinstatement of the office.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/05/2002

Votes for: 2,431,757
Votes against: 639,414

Enabling legislation No enabling legislation required.

Articles affected Article 5 : Amends §18   

Note(s)
This constitutional amendment was passed by the 77th Legislature (2001) but was not placed on the ballot until November 5, 2002.

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 5, 2002 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 5, 2002 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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