87R3917 NC-F
By: Schofield H.J.R. No. 93
A JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taking of
property by eminent domain for the purpose of transferring the
property to a private entity.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 17(b), Article I, Texas Constitution, is
amended to read as follows:
(b) In this section, "public use" does not include the
taking of property under Subsection (a) of this section for
transfer to a private entity [for the primary purpose of economic
development or enhancement of tax revenues].
SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 2, 2021.
The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
proposition: "The constitutional amendment prohibiting the taking
of property by eminent domain for the purpose of transferring the
property to a private entity."