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Texas 1982 ballot measures
In 1982, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 2.
- The six measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved all six measures.
On the ballot
November 2, 1982
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Taxes | Repeal the state property tax |
|
1,609,998 (72%) |
626,123 (28%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Public assistance | Authorize legislature to aid needy children and caretakers, annually adjusting assistance within one percent of the state budget |
|
1,512,180 (66%) |
778,606 (34%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Agriculture; Taxes | Exempt agricultural equipment from ad valorem property taxation |
|
1,491,651 (67%) |
738,317 (33%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Term limits | Increase the maximum term of office length of members of governing boards of water districts from two to four years |
|
1,784,103 (81%) |
420,555 (19%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Local government | Abolish the office of county treasurer in Tarrant and Bee counties |
|
1,290,673 (67%) |
627,418 (33%) |
|
| Proposition 6 | Bonds | Increase the maximum interest rate on state general obligation bonds to a weighted 12% |
|
1,263,986 (60%) |
831,382 (40%) |
See also
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