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Proposition Prop. 4 - The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt property owned by institutions engaged primarily in public charitable functions from ad valorem taxation.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/02/1999

Votes for: 483,674
Votes against: 450,357

Enabling legislation
HB 1978 (76 R.S.) Exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain charities

Articles affected Article 8 : Amends §2 (a)   
Article 16 : Amends §71 (b)   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 2, 1999 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 2, 1999 election.

Effective dates
Unless otherwise specified, an amendment takes effect as part of the constitution on the date of the official canvass of election returns showing adoption of the amendment.


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