By: Guerra, et al. (Senate Sponsor - Hinojosa) H.J.R. No. 147

(In the Senate - Received from the House May 2, 2013; May 8, 2013, read first time and referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations; May 14, 2013, reported favorably by the following vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0; May 14, 2013, sent to printer.)

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the constitutional provision authorizing the creation of a hospital district in Hidalgo County.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Section 7, Article IX, Texas Constitution, is repealed.

SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 5, 2013. The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The constitutional amendment repealing Section 7, Article IX, Texas Constitution, which relates to the creation of a hospital district in Hidalgo County."

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