To amend the Texas constitution, the Texas legislature proposes __________.
A. a bill with a simple majority and then the governor must sign it
B. an amendment with a two-thirds vote of both chambers and the people of Texas must vote for it
C. an amendment with a two-thirds vote and the governor must sign it
D. an amendment with three-fifths vote, the Texas Supreme Court rules on it, and then the people of Texas must vote for it
Answer: B
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