Talk:2005 Texas Proposition 2

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From a World Net Daily story [[http://www.wnd.com/2005/10/33050/ here]]:

"Save Texas Marriage also claims the amendment will take away benefits and hospital visitation and other benefits for unmarried couples. But Shackelford says the amendment clearly states: "This state recognizes that through the designation of guardians, the appointment of agents and the use of private contracts, persons may adequately and properly appoint guardians and arrange rights relating to hospital visitation, property and the entitlement to proceeds of life insurance policies without the existence of any legal status identical or similar to marriage.'"

This language doesn't seem to be "in the amendment".

There's a similar reference in Brown, et al., Lyle C. (2011-2012 edition). Practicing Texas Politics. p. 66:

"Nevertheless, the proposed amendment contained language allowing the appointment of guardians, rights to property, hospital visitation, and the designation of life insurance beneficiaries without the necessity of legal marriage."

Was there more to the amendment that the 2 clauses this entry now covers? Bmclaughlin9 (talk) 00:12, 18 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Answer. The legislation proposing the text to be put to the voters included a section with these guarantees as a statement of state policy only. Found here Bmclaughlin9 (talk) 00:18, 18 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]