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Texas Proposition 6, Mutual Insurance Premiums Amendment (1984)
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Texas Proposition 6 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Texas on November 6, 1984. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported the amendment to permit the use of public funds for payment of mutual insurance policies and annuity premiums so as to allow government entities to purchase insurance from mutual insurance companies. |
A "no" vote opposed the amendment to permit the use of public funds for payment of mutual insurance policies and annuity premiums so as to allow government entities to purchase insurance from mutual insurance companies. |
Election results
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| Yes | 1,301,880 | 35.11% | ||
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2,406,003 | 64.89% | ||
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- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 6 was as follows:
| “ | Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the use of public funds and credit for payment of premiums on certain insurance policies and annuity contracts of mutual insurance companies. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Texas Constitution
A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the Texas State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
The constitutional amendment was introduced into the Texas State Legislature as House Joint Resolution 73 during the 68th regular legislative session in 1983.[1]
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