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HJR 7, 63rd R.S.
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to include within the scope of homestead protection the real property of a single adult person which meets the other requirements of homestead property, and to provide that a family homestead may not be abandoned except with the concent of both spouses.

Proposition Prop. 2 - The constitutional amendment to include within the scope of homestead protection the real property of a single adult person which meets the other requirements of homestead property, and to provide that a family homestead may not be abandoned except with the consent of both spouses.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/06/1973

Votes for: 487,028
Votes against: 105,909

Articles affected Article 16 : Amends §50    Amends §51   

Note(s)
See House Journal p. 154.
See General Laws p. 2478.

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 6, 1973 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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