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Texas Proposition 4, Tax Exemptions for Church Properties Amendment (1928)
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| Topic Property and Taxes |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Texas Proposition 4 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Texas on November 6, 1928. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported exempting certain church and youth organization properties from property taxes. |
A "no" vote opposed exempting certain church and youth organization properties from property taxes. |
Election results
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205,398 | 59.99% | ||
| No | 136,970 | 40.01% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 4 was as follows:
| “ | Proposing an amendment authorizing the Legislature to exempt from taxation any property owned by a church or religious society as a dwelling place for the ministry. | ” |
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 20 during the 40th regular legislative session in 1928.[1]
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