In 2013, Voters in Texas Approved a Constitutional Amendment That

question 50

Multiple Choice

In 2013, voters in Texas approved a constitutional amendment that dealt with water policy. What was included in this amendment?

• A) The voters approved the creation of a dedicated water fund, known as the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT), through a transfer of $2 billion from the Rainy Day Fund.
• B) The voters formalized the "Law of Capture" as part of the Texas Constitution.
• C) The voters approved the addition of a new article to the Texas Constitution dedicated to water policy, similar to the sections of the Constitution that deal with education and public lands.
• D) The voters formalized access to clean water as a basic right that is included in the Texas Bill of Rights.