HJR 96, 75th R.S.
Proposition Prop. 9 - The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to authorize and ad valorem tax rate in rural fire prevention districts located in Harris County of five cents on each $100 of taxable value of property.
Outcome: Adopted
Election date: 11/04/1997
Votes for: 558,400
Votes against: 492,666
Enabling legislation
HB 2649 (75 R.S.) Relating to the maximum ad valorem tax rate for certain rural fire prevention districts.
Articles affected
Article 3 :
Amends
§48-d
Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 4, 1997 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 4, 1997 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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