81R2961 PMO-D
By: Anderson H.J.R. No. 31
A JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state or a
political subdivision of the state from taking private property for
the primary purpose of economic development or to benefit a
particular private party.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by
adding Section 17A to read as follows:
Sec. 17A. The state or a political subdivision of the state
may not take private property through the use of the power of
eminent domain if the primary purpose of the taking is for economic
development or to benefit a particular private party.
SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 3, 2009.
The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
proposition: "The constitutional amendment to prohibit the state
or a political subdivision of the state from taking private
property for the primary purpose of economic development or to
benefit a particular private party."