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General Counsel’s Report: Constitutional Amendment Election

October 1, 2013 by Christi Stark

On Nov. 5, Texas voters will consider passage of nine proposed constitutional amendments.  Each of these passed both houses of the Texas Legislature with at least two-thirdssupport.  Some amendments simply remove obsolete language, but others are substantive changes.  Those affecting county government include the following:

  •  Proposition 1 (HJR 62): Authorizes the legislature to provide an exemption from ad valorem taxation for the residence homestead of a surviving spouse of a member of the armed services killed in action.
  • Proposition 3 (HJR 133): Authorizes a political subdivision to exempt from taxation aircraft parts located in the state for a temporary period.
  • Proposition 4 (HJR 24): Authorizes the legislature to provide an exemption from ad valorem taxation for part of the market value of a homestead donated to a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse by a charitable organization.
  • Proposition 6 (SJR 1): Providing for the creation of the state Water Implementation Fund to finance projects in the state water plan.

Since the state does not rely upon the property tax for its revenue, a trend has developed toward granting greater exemptions from ad valorem taxation.  While these exemptions generally benefit a worthy cause or deserving individuals, they shift the costs of county government to other taxpayers.

For more information, please call me at 1-800-733-0699.

 

Filed Under: From the General Counsel Tagged With: Jim Allison

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Dates of Interest for the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature

Official deadlines will be set when the House and Senate adopt their rules, but until then, the Texas Legislative Council Drafting Manual provides the following general calendar: 

Bill pre-filing began:  Nov. 14, 2022 

1st day of session:  Jan. 10, 2023 

60-day bill filing deadline:  March 10, 2023  

Adjournment sine die:  May 29, 2023 

Post-session 20-day deadline for governor to sign or veto:  June 18, 2023 

Effective date (91st day after adjournment):  Aug. 28, 2023

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