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SJR 7, 62nd R.S.
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constituion to provide that the various political subdivisions of the State may exempt not less than Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) of the value of residence homesteads of all persons sixty-five (65) years of age or older from ad valorem taxes under certain conditions.

Proposition Prop. 6 - The constitutional amendment providing that the various political subdivisions of the State may exempt not less than Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) of the value of residence homesteads of all persons sixty-five (65) years of age and older from ad valorem taxes under certain conditions.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/07/1972

Votes for: 1,927,085
Votes against: 680,808

Articles affected Article 8 : Amends §1-b   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 7, 1972 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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