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Texas Proposition 7, Consolidation of Governmental Functions Amendment (1970)
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Texas Proposition 7 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Texas on November 3, 1970. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported the amendment to provide for the consolidating of functions of government by act of the legislature and provide for performance of governmental functions by contract between political subdivisions in any county. |
A "no" vote opposed the amendment to provide for the consolidating of functions of government by act of the legislature and provide for performance of governmental functions by contract between political subdivisions in any county. |
Election results
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832,366 | 50.94% | ||
| No | 801,532 | 49.06% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 7 was as follows:
| “ | Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for consolidating offices and functions of government by Act of the Legislature and for performance of governmental functions by contract between political subdivisions in any county. | ” |
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 22 during the 61st regular legislative session in 1969.[1]
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Footnotes
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