According to Article 17 of the Texas Constitution of 1876, proposed amendments to the constitution must begin with a(n)
A) joint resolution passed by a two-thirds votes of both the Texas House and the Texas Senate.
B) majority vote of special constitutional convention called by the governor.
C) bill introduced and passed by the Texas House and then ratified by the Senate.
D) bill passed by the legislature, signed by the governor, and ratified by three-fourths of the counties.
E) executive order issued by the governor.
A
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