Proposition Prop. 8 - The constitutional amendment to authorize taxing units to exempt from taxation property of certain veterans and fraternal organizations.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/08/1983

Votes for: 346,337
Votes against: 388,197

Enabling legislation
SB 23 (68 R.S.) Relating to the exemption of certain buildings of veterans' or fraternal organizations from ad valorem taxation.

Articles affected Article 8 : Adds §2 (c) and (d)   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 8, 1983 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 8, 1983 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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