SJR 45 would repeal the legislature's authority to create rural fire prevention districts. Effective September 1, 2003, all existing rural fire prevention districts will convert to emergency services districts.
The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: "The constitutional amendment to repeal the authority of the legislature to provide for the creation of rural fire prevention districts."
Source for Popular Vote data: Texas Secretary of State. 2003 Constitutional Amendment Election, Texas Secretary of State (http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist.exe) (accessed 14 Apr 2007)