By Wise                                         H.J.R. No. 89

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                                 A JOINT RESOLUTION

 1-1     proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the preservation

 1-2     of farmland.

 1-3           BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

 1-4           SECTION 1.  Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, is

 1-5     amended by adding Subsection (g) to read as follows:

 1-6           (g)  A conservation and reclamation district created under

 1-7     this section to perform any or all of the purposes of this section

 1-8     may use the powers granted by law to the district for the purpose

 1-9     of preserving water, soil, or other natural resources for the

1-10     additional purpose of preserving farmland in this state.  The

1-11     legislature by statute may authorize a district to issue bonds or

1-12     other indebtedness for the purpose of preserving farmland in this

1-13     state.

1-14           SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be

1-15     submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 4, 1997.

1-16     The ballot shall be printed to permit the voting for or against the

1-17     proposition:  "The constitutional amendment to authorize

1-18     conservation and reclamation districts to preserve farmland in this

1-19     state."