88R2809 MCF-D
 
  By: Miles S.J.R. No. 89
 
 
 
A JOINT RESOLUTION
  proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and
  involuntary servitude.
         BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by
  adding Section 36 to read as follows:
         Sec. 36.  No person shall be held in slavery or involuntary
  servitude in this state for any reason, including as a punishment
  for a crime.
         SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
  submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 7, 2023.
  The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
  proposition: "The constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery
  and involuntary servitude."