HJR 4, 75th R.S.
Proposition Prop. 1 - The constitutional amendment providing school property tax relief by increasing the residence homestead exemption by $10,000 and providing for the transfer of the tax limitation to another qualified homestead for persons over 65 and a reduction in taxes on homesteads subject to the limitation.
Outcome: Adopted
Election date: 08/09/1997
Votes for: 693,522
Votes against: 45,619
Enabling legislation
HB 4 (75 R.S.) Relating to residence homestead school property tax exemptions and tax limitations, allocating and dedicating certain state funds for education, limiting the increase in school property tax rates, and providing for certain additional revenue; making an appropriation.
Articles affected
Article 8 :
Amends
§1-b
(c) and (d)
Note(s)
Considered in August 1997 election.
Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the August 9, 1997 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the August 9, 1997 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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