Proposition Prop. 2 - The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation property of an organization chartered by the Congress of the Republic of Texas that is used primarily for the charitable, benevolent, or public service activities of the organization.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/07/1995

Votes for: 333,528
Votes against: 385,133

Enabling legislation
SB 1654 (74 R.S.) Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by certain organizations chartered by the Congress of the Republic of Texas.

Articles affected Article 8 : Adds §2 (d)   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 7, 1995 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 7, 1995 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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