By: Rudd H.J.R. No. 59
73R4378 SOS-D
A JOINT RESOLUTION
1-1 proposing a constitutional amendment to increase certain
1-2 constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of
1-3 higher education.
1-4 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
1-5 SECTION 1. Article VII, Section 17(a), of the Texas
1-6 Constitution is amended to read as follows:
1-7 (a) For the fiscal year that begins September 1, 1994, $150
1-8 million is appropriated out of the first money coming into the
1-9 state treasury not otherwise appropriated by the constitution for
1-10 the purposes of this subsection. For each fiscal year beginning
1-11 with the fiscal year that begins September 1, 1995, $200 million is
1-12 <In the fiscal year beginning September 1, 1985, and each fiscal
1-13 year thereafter, there is hereby> appropriated out of the first
1-14 money coming into the state treasury not otherwise appropriated by
1-15 the constitution <$100 million> to be used by eligible agencies and
1-16 institutions of higher education for the purpose of acquiring land
1-17 either with or without permanent improvements, constructing and
1-18 equipping buildings or other permanent improvements, major repair
1-19 or rehabilitation of buildings or other permanent improvements, and
1-20 acquisition of capital equipment, library books and library
1-21 materials. Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, during
1-22 <During> the regular session of the legislature that is nearest,
1-23 but preceding, the beginning of each fifth fiscal year dating from
1-24 September 1, 1985, the legislature may by two-thirds vote of the
2-1 membership of each house adjust the amount of the constitutional
2-2 appropriation for the ensuing five years but may not adjust the
2-3 appropriation in such a way as to impair any obligation created by
2-4 the issuance of bonds or notes in accordance with this section.
2-5 SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
2-6 submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 2,
2-7 1993. The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or
2-8 against the proposition: "The constitutional amendment relating to
2-9 increasing certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public
2-10 institutions of higher education."