Texas Proposition 3, Taxation of University Lands Amendment (1930)
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| Topic Property and Taxes |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Texas Proposition 3 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Texas on November 4, 1930. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported subjecting university lands to property taxes to the same extent as privately owned land. |
A "no" vote opposed subjecting university lands to property taxes to the same extent as privately owned land. |
Election results
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Texas Proposition 3 |
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135,741 | 65.07% | ||
| No | 72,876 | 34.93% | ||
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- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 3 was as follows:
| “ | Proposing an amendment authorizing the taxation of lands belonging to the University of Texas for all except State purposes; making an appropriation. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Texas Constitution
A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the Texas State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
The constitutional amendment was introduced into the Texas State Legislature as House Joint Resolution 11 during the 41st regular legislative session in 1930.[1]
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