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."