NOV. 3 ELECTION

Prop. 11

Election Day issue

Texans will go to the polls Tuesday to vote on 11 proposed state constitutional amendments. For the past 10 days, we've taken a closer look at each proposition.

Prop. 11

Proposition 11 restricts use of eminent domain to taking private property for public purposes.

Supporters say: Restricts the government from taking private property for any use other than a clearly public purpose.

Opponents say: Could conflict with previous court rulings. The constitution is not the proper forum for testing new legal provisions.

Source: House Research Organization

For more on proposed amendments, visit statesman.com/

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