Suppose We Want to Amend the Current Texas Constitution

question 60

Multiple Choice

Suppose we want to amend the current Texas Constitution. The first step is

• A) a constitutional convention must be called by 60% of the county judges
• B) at least 100,000 voters must sign a petition in support of an amendment.
• C) the governor must formally ask the state legislature to consider the amendment.
• D) two-thirds of both chambers of the legislature must vote to adopt a resolution to propose the amendment.

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