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SJR 29, 63rd R.S.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to authorize cities, towns, and villages to levy such ad valorem taxes as are sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on their general obligations hereafter lawfully issued; placing restrictions on the issuance of such general obligations; and providing for the submission of said constitutional amendment to a vote.

Proposition Prop. 8 - The constitutional amendment to authorize cities, towns and villages to levy such ad valorem taxes as are sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on their general obligations hereafter issued subject to the restrictions provided by law.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/06/1973

Votes for: 208,377
Votes against: 354,710

Articles affected Article 11 : Adds §5a

Note(s)
See Senate Journal p. 396.
See General Laws p. 2472.

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 6, 1973 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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