Amend HJR 7 (Senate committee printing) by striking all below the resolving clause and substituting the following: SECTION 1. Article XVI, Texas Constitution, is amended by adding Section 73 to read as follows: Sec. 73. The state may contribute money, property, and other resources for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of veterans hospitals in this state. SECTION 2. The constitutional amendment proposed by this resolution shall be submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 3, 2009. The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The constitutional amendment authorizing the state to contribute money, property, and other resources for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of veterans hospitals in this state."