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Texas 1973 ballot measures
In 1973, voters decided on nine statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 6.
- The nine measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved six (67%) and rejected three (33%) measures.
On the ballot
November 6, 1973
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Legislature; Salaries | Set a $15,000 annual salary for members of the legislature and provide for annual legislative sessions |
|
259,918 (43%) |
340,046 (57%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Housing; Property | Extend homestead protection to single adults and require both spouses' consent for abandonment of a family homestead |
|
487,028 (82%) |
105,909 (18%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Taxes; Property | Extend the $3,000 ad valorem tax on property exemption to homesteads of unmarried adults |
|
469,807 (79%) |
122,234 (21%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Administration | Create new requirements regarding the creation of certain conservation and reclamation districts |
|
341,796 (61%) |
214,980 (39%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Local government; Bonds | Allow certain Gulf of Mexico bordering localities, with voter approval, to levy a tax for bonds funding sea walls and breakwaters construction |
|
387,736 (63%) |
228,011 (37%) |
|
| Proposition 6 | Judiciary | Grant district and county courts jurisdiction over probate courts |
|
307,642 (56%) |
239,277 (44%) |
|
| Proposition 7 | Veterans | Provide an extra $100 million in bonds or obligations for the veteran's land fund |
|
360,589 (62%) |
216,824 (38%) |
|
| Proposition 8 | Taxes; Local government | Allow cities, towns, and villages to levy property taxes for principal and interest on general obligation bonds, subject to legal restrictions |
|
208,377 (37%) |
354,710 (63%) |
|
| Proposition 9 | Water; Taxes | Authorize the legislature to exempt certain water supply corporations and cooperatives from property taxes on certain facilities |
|
248,412 (43%) |
323,993 (57%) |
See also
External links
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