Texas 1981 ballot measures
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In 1981, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 3.
- The seven measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (71%) and rejected two (29%) measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1981
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Bonds; Local government | Authorize localities to offer tax incentives and issue bonds for investment and redevelopment of designated areas |
|
473,087 (58%) |
339,020 (42%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Property | Grant legal title to individuals who mistakenly purchased and paid taxes on land designated for the public free school fund through a patent from the general land office |
|
632,438 (79%) |
170,666 (21%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Budgets | Permit the legislature to grant a state finance management committee the power to manage the spending of certain funds |
|
293,478 (38%) |
473,886 (62%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Bonds | Authorize water infrastructure development through surplus state revenue, higher interest rates on unused state bonds, and a bond retirement program |
|
339,816 (43%) |
458,721 (57%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Agriculture; Taxes | Exempt livestock and poultry from taxation |
|
534,078 (67%) |
261,315 (33%) |
|
| Proposition 6 | Taxes | Allow localities to provide property taxation relief to residential homesteads |
|
553,960 (67%) |
278,306 (33%) |
|
| Proposition 7 | Veterans; Bonds | Authorize sale of an additional $250 million in bonds for veteran's land fund, raising maximum interest rate from 6 to 10 percent |
|
511,371 (65%) |
278,306 (35%) |
See also
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