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Texas Proposition 2, Tax Exemptions for Higher Education Amendment (1906)
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Texas Proposition 2 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Texas on November 6, 1906. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported providing for property tax exemptions for endowment funds of institutions of higher learning and religion. |
A "no" vote opposed providing for property tax exemptions for endowment funds of institutions of higher learning and religion. |
Election results
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58,125 | 64.73% | ||
| No | 31,674 | 35.27% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 2 was as follows:
| “ | To amend Section 2 of Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Texas, relating to certain exemptions from taxation | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Texas Constitution
A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the Texas State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
The constitutional amendment was introduced into the Texas State Legislature as Senate Joint Resolution 4 during the 29th regular legislative session in 1906.[1]
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Footnotes
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