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HJR 20, 40th R.S.

Proposing an amendment authorizing the Legislature to exempt from taxation any property owned by a church or religious society as a dwelling place for the ministry.

Proposition For the Amendment to the Constitution fo the State of Texas, exempting from taxes property owned by churches or strictly religious societies for the exclusive use as dwellings for the ministry.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/06/1928

Votes for: 205,398
Votes against: 136,970

Articles affected Article 8 : Amends §2

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