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Texas Proposition 6, Homestead Value Amendment (1970)
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Texas Proposition 6 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Texas on November 3, 1970. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported the amendment to increase the value of the homestead which is exempt from forced sale. |
A "no" vote opposed the amendment to increase the value of the homestead which is exempt from forced sale. |
Election results
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1,057,765 | 61.73% | ||
| No | 655,890 | 38.27% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 6 was as follows:
| “ | Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas increasing the value of the homestead which is exempt from forced sale. | ” |
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 Senate Joint Resolution 32 during the 61st regular legislative session in 1969.[1]
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Footnotes
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