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HJR 54, 80th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation one motor vehicle owned by an individual and used in the course of the owner's occupation or profession and also for personal activities of the owner.

Proposition Prop. 6 - The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation one motor vehicle owned by an individual and used in the course of the owner's occupation or profession and also for personal activities of the owner.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/06/2007

Votes for: 800,005
Votes against: 285,537

Enabling legislation
HB 1022 (80 R.S.) Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a motor vehicle owned by an individual and used in the course of the owner's occupation or profession and also for personal activities of the owner and to the rendition of such vehicles.

Articles affected Article 8 : Amends §1 (d)   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 6, 2007 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 6, 2007 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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