Texas Constitution:Article I, Section 6-a: Difference between revisions

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The broadly-worded section was adopted with a vote of 62 percent in favor.
The broadly-worded section was adopted with a vote of 62 percent in favor.
It prevents state and local officials from using a disaster declaration to close houses of worship.


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