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Burnt Orange Report's Overview of Texas Constitutional Amendments and Process

The Burnt Orange Report has published a handy guide to the Texas Constitutional Ammendments on the November 2009 ballot. Their article contains a number of useful resources for those looking to cast a well-informed vote.

Early Voting For Constitutional Amendments Has Begun

On every odd year the state government of Texas throws a little party for 181 part-time state employees. A party that lasts 140 days. And these are part-time because they only work for those 140 days every other year. This past year the 150 state house legislators and 31 state senators worked semi-feverishly to pass eleven laws that need your endorsement before they become the law of the land. Eleven laws that become permanent parts of the state constitution of Texas.

Early Voting For Constitutional Amendments Has Begun

On every odd year the state government of Texas throws a little party for 181 part-time state employees. A party that lasts 140 days. And these are part-time because they only work for those 140 days every other year. This past year the 150 state house legislators and 31 state senators worked semi-feverishly to pass eleven laws that need your endorsement before they become the law of the land.

Amendments 7 and 12 May Have Important Local Impacts

This editorial utilizes the facts about Amendment 7 and 12 to draw an opinion regarding their potential impact on the Grand Parkway Segment C development in Fort Bend. 

This editorial synthesizes numerous interpretations and expressed opinions and is simply offered here for your information and critical review. You are also urged to visit the following sites for further explanation and analysis of pros and cons.  
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