HJR 1, 65th 2nd C.S.
Proposition The constitutional amendment providing for tax relief for residential homesteads, elderly persons, disabled persons, and agricultural land; for personal property exemptions; for truth in taxation procedures, including citizen involvement; for a redefinition of the tax base; for limitations on state spending; and for property tax administration.
Outcome: Adopted
Election date: 11/07/1978
Votes for: 1,571,248
Votes against: 288,821
Enabling legislation No enabling legislation required.
Articles affected
Article 8 :
Amends
§1
Amends
§1-b
(b) Adds
§1-b
(c) and (d) Adds
§1-d-1
Adds
§21
Adds
§22
Adds
§23
Note(s)
See House Journal, p. 2.
See General Laws, p. 54.
Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 7, 1978 election.
Effective dates
Unless otherwise specified, an amendment takes effect as part of the constitution on the date of the official canvass of election returns showing adoption of the amendment.
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