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HelpImSurrounded

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3. Ok step 1

Reply to TexasProgresive (Reply #2)

Sun Oct 6, 2019, 03:50 PM

Oct 2019

An amendment creating a voter proposition mechanism to replace amendments, i.e. we'll put a hold on new amendments

2. Implement a mechanism to sunset or archive time-dependent amendments. I.e. these are done, let's pull them out.

These will allow us to slowly simplify the constitution without a massive rewrite.

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Can we fix the Texas constitution? [View all] HelpImSurrounded Oct 2019 OP

Maybe, if the Democrats ever get back in. flying_wahini Oct 2019 #1

There is no real will to write and pass an new constitution in Texas TexasProgresive Oct 2019 #2

Ok step 1 HelpImSurrounded Oct 2019 #3

I think the problem is the nature of the beast. TexasProgresive Oct 2019 #4

I have some experience in this HelpImSurrounded Oct 2019 #5

Be sure to enter the pics in the DU photo competition - a sure winner. TexasProgresive Oct 2019 #6