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HJR 48, 70th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit school tax increases on the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of an elderly person.

Proposition Prop. 3 - The constitutional amendment to limit school tax increases on the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of an elderly person if the surviving spouse is at least 55 years of age.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/03/1987

Votes for: 1,858,769
Votes against: 338,387

Enabling legislation
SB 872 (70 R.S.) Relating to the prevention and administration of insolvencies, impairments, and receivership and conservatorship estates by the Texas Property and Casualty Guaranty Association.

Articles affected Article 8 : Amends §1-b (d)   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 3, 1987 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 3, 1987 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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