Monday, August 29, 2016

From Ballotpedia: 2016 ballot measures

A look at the 153 ballot initiatives that are up for a vote in 35 states this November. None in Texas - we do not have them statewide, though they can happen on the local level. The dominant issues are marijuana, gun control, health care and minimum wage.

- Click here for the article.

Texas does regularly place constitutional proposals on the ballot. Some laws passed by the legislature can only take effect if the Texas Constitution is amended. As we will see in class, it often is.

- Click here for Ballotpedia's list of Texas ballot measures.