Texas Proposition 9, Tax Relief Amendment (1978)
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Texas Proposition 9 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Texas on November 7, 1978. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported the amendment which included a package of tax reforms aimed at lowering ad valorem property taxes. |
A "no" vote opposed the amendment which included a package of tax reforms aimed at lowering ad valorem property taxes. |
Election results
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1,571,248 | 84.47% | ||
| No | 288,821 | 15.53% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 9 was as follows:
| “ | Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to ad valorem taxation of agricultural property, exemptions of certain property from taxation, and conditions for increases in total property tax revenues. | ” |
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 1 during the 2nd called session of the 65th legislature in 1978.[1]
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Footnotes
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