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A JOINT RESOLUTION
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proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage |
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in farming, ranching, timber production, and wildlife management. |
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by |
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adding Section 36 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 36. (a) The people have the right to engage in |
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generally accepted farm, ranch, timber production, or wildlife |
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management practices on real property they own or lease. |
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(b) This section does not affect the authority of the |
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legislature to authorize by general law: |
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(1) a state agency or political subdivision to |
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regulate where there is clear and convincing evidence that the law |
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or regulation is necessary to protect the public health and safety |
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from imminent danger; or |
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(2) a state agency to regulate to prevent a danger to |
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animal health or crop production. |
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SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be |
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submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 7, 2023. |
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The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the |
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proposition: "The constitutional amendment protecting the right to |
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engage in farming, ranching, timber production, and wildlife |
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management." |