Questions: Which constitutional amendment proposed by the 66th Legislature in 1979 was approved by voters? a. A single property tax appraisal district was established in each county. b. A Texas Salary Commission was established for elected and appointed officials. c. Fourteen courts of appeals were granted broad civil jurisdiction. d. The governor's removal power over appointed statewide officials was abolished.

The answer is A: a single property tax appraisal district was established in each county.

Explanation for each option:

a. A single property tax appraisal district was established in each county.

• This is the correct answer. In 1979, the 66th Legislature proposed a constitutional amendment that led to the establishment of a single property tax appraisal district in each county. This was aimed at standardizing property tax appraisals and ensuring fairness and uniformity in property tax assessments across the state.

b. A Texas Salary Commission was established for elected and appointed officials.

• This option is incorrect. While there have been discussions and proposals regarding the establishment of a salary commission for elected and appointed officials, this was not the amendment approved by voters in 1979.

c. Fourteen courts of appeals were granted broad civil jurisdiction.

• This option is incorrect. Although the Texas judicial system has undergone various changes, including the expansion of the courts of appeals, this specific amendment was not the one approved by voters in 1979.

d. The governor's removal power over appointed statewide officials was abolished.

• This option is incorrect. The governor's removal power over appointed officials has been a subject of debate, but this was not the amendment approved by voters in 1979.

In summary, the amendment approved by voters in 1979 was the establishment of a single property tax appraisal district in each county, which is reflected in option A.