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Proposition Prop. 4 - The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a temporary limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes; to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads from $40,000 to $100,000; to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts; to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations; and to authorize the legislature to provide for a four-year term of office for a member of the board of directors of certain appraisal districts.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/07/2023

Votes for:
Votes against:

Articles affected Article 8 : Amends §1    Amends §1-b    Amends §22   
Article 16 : Amends §30   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 7, 2023 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 7, 2023 election.
Secretary of State Explanatory Statements for the November 7, 2023 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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