Texas Proposition 5, Single Board of Equalization Amendment (2009)
| Texas Proposition 5 | |
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| Topic Taxes | |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment | Origin |
Texas Proposition 5 was on theballot as alegislatively referred constitutional amendment inTexas onNovember 3, 2009. It wasapproved.
A "yes" votesupported allowing homestead taxation based on residential value, a single board of equalizations by adjoining appraisal entities, and uniform property appraisal standards. |
A "no" voteopposed allowing homestead taxation based on residential value, a single board of equalizations by adjoining appraisal entities, and uniform property appraisal standards. |
Election results
Texas Proposition 5 | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| 631,365 | 61.81% | ||
| No | 390,080 | 38.19% | ||
- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 5 was as follows:
| “ | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead solely on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead; authorizing the legislature to authorize a single board of equalization for two or more adjoining appraisal entities that elect to provide for consolidated equalizations; and authorizing the legislature to provide for the administration and enforcement of uniform standards and procedures for appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is availablehere.
Path to the ballot
- See also:Amending the Texas Constitution
Atwo-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of theTexas State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
The constitutional amendment was introduced into the Texas State Legislature as House Joint Resolution 36 during the 81st regular legislative session in 2009.[1]
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