By: Springer H.J.R. No. 137
 
 
 
A JOINT RESOLUTION
  proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize certain counties
  to perform private road construction.
         BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 52f, Article III, Texas Constitution, is
  amended to read as follows:
         Sec. 52f.  (a)  A county with a population of [5,000] 7,500
  or less, according to the most recent federal census, may construct
  and maintain private roads if it imposes a reasonable charge for the
  work. The Legislature by general law may limit this authority.
  Revenue received from private road work may be used only for the
  construction, including right-of-way acquisition, or maintenance
  of public roads.
         SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
  submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 5, 2013.  
  The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
  proposition:  "The constitutional amendment to authorize certain
  counties to perform private road construction."