88R5634 SHH-F
 
  By: Schofield H.J.R. No. 81
 
 
 
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 7, 2023.
  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."