Texas Constitution:Article III, Section 51: Difference between revisions
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As adopted, it read: "The Legislature shall have no power to make any grant, or authorize the making of any grant, of public money to any individual, association of individuals, municipal or other corporation whatsoever; provided, that this shall not be so construed as to prevent the grant of aid in case of public calamity." | As adopted, it read: "The Legislature shall have no power to make any grant, or authorize the making of any grant, of public money to any individual, association of individuals, municipal or other corporation whatsoever; provided, that this shall not be so construed as to prevent the grant of aid in case of public calamity." | ||
The section has been amended nine times. The first eight amendments concerned | The section has been amended nine times. The first eight amendments concerned pensions for certain Confederate participants and their spouses. The last amendment in 1999 removed the remaining language concerning such assistance. | ||
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