Whenever a particularly contentious or politically dangerous issue has to be dealt with, the Texas Legislature has often avoided making a decision by putting the issue before the public in an amendment.

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This statement is true. The Texas Legislature has been known to use amendments to the state constitution as a way to avoid making controversial decisions themselves, and instead leaving it up to the voters to decide. This strategy is often used with hotly debated issues such as taxes, gun rights, and same-sex marriage.

Whenever a Particularly Contentious or Politically Dangerous Issue Has to Be