Texas Constitutional Amendment Election, 2007 - Proposition 10

Proposition 10

Proposition No. 10 (H.J.R. No. 69) is the constitutional amendment to abolish the constitutional authority for the office of inspector of hides and animals.

The measure passed 76.55 percent in favor to 23.45 percent against.

• Comments by supporters: No one currently holds the office of inspector of hides and animals in any Texas county. The amendment will clean up the Texas Constitution by removing archaic references to the office. All functions formerly performed by the inspector of hides and animals are currently being performed by other entities. Animal health inspectors inspect hides and animals to control animal diseases. Inspectors from the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association inspect cattle to prevent theft.

• Comments by opponents: No comments opposing the amendment were made during the house and senate committee hearings or during discussion of the amendment in the house and senate chambers. Opponents to Proposition 10 organized a Web site campaign entitled "Save Our Hides". Students from Austin Community College rallied against Proposition 10 at the Texas Capitol 26 October, 2007.