88R11691 KBB-D
By: Burns H.J.R. No. 126
A JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage
in farming, ranching, timber production, and wildlife management.
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. (a) The people have the right to engage in
generally accepted farm, ranch, timber production, or wildlife
management practices on real property they own or lease.
(b) This section does not affect the authority of the
legislature to authorize by general law:
(1) a state agency or political subdivision to
regulate where there is clear and convincing evidence that the law
or regulation is necessary to protect the public health and safety
from imminent danger; or
(2) a state agency to regulate to prevent a danger to
animal health or crop production.
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 provide for voting for or against the
proposition: "The constitutional amendment protecting the right to
engage in farming, ranching, timber production, and wildlife
management."