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HJR 72, 74th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the ad valorem taxation of open-space land used for wildlife management.

Proposition Prop. 11 - The constitutional amendment to allow open-space land used for wildlife management to qualify for tax appraisals in the same manner as open-space agricultural land, subject to eligibility limitations provided by the legislature.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/07/1995

Votes for: 434,643
Votes against: 274,736

Enabling legislation
HB 1358 (74 R.S.) Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land used for wildlife management.

Articles affected Article 8 : Amends §1-d-1 (a)   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
House Research Organization Amendments Proposed for the November 7, 1995 election.
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 7, 1995 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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