By Wise H.J.R. No. 89 75R8209 MWV-D 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."