Among the more controversial measures is Prop 11 restricting the use of eminent domain, allowing governments to acquire private property for public works projects such as highway construction. Prop 4 would create more tier-one academic research centers beyond the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M.
One of the most ponderous state documents in the nation, the Texas Constitution, has added 456 amendments since its adoption in 1876. Voters may add up to 11 more by Nov. 3. The 2007 election included 16 proposed amendments.
