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SJR 12, 70th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property located in the state.

Proposition Prop. 11 - The constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain personal property not held or used for the production of income.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/03/1987

Votes for: 1,066,476
Votes against: 1,014,318

Enabling legislation No enabling legislation required.

Articles affected Article 8 : Amends §1 (d) and (e)   


Proposition Prop. 10 - The constitutional amendment providing for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property that is located in the state for only a temporary period of time.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/03/1987

Votes for: 993,889
Votes against: 1,043,986

Enabling legislation No enabling legislation required.

Articles affected Article 8 : Amends §1 (a),(b),(c),(f),(g) and (h)   


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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