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HJR 35, 74th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation boats and other equipment used in the commercial taking or production of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life.

Proposition Prop. 13 - The constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation boats and other equipment used primarily in the commercial taking or production of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/07/1995

Votes for: 267,258
Votes against: 432,378

Enabling legislation
HB 399 (74 R.S.) Relating to the authorization of an exemption from ad valorem taxation of boats and other equipment used in the commercial taking of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life.

Articles affected Article 8 : Adds §19b   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 7, 1995 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 7, 1995 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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