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SJR 7, 59th R.S.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas providing for the exemption from local ad valorem taxes of the property of certain charitable organizations, provided such organizations meet certain conditions and requirements and expend at least One and One-half Million Dollars annually on free medical and hospital care for the indigent within the State of Texas.

Proposition Prop. 7 - For the Amendment exempting the property of certain charitable organizations from local ad valorem taxes provided any such organization meets certain conditions, and expends at least One and One-half Million Dollars ($1,500,000.00) annually for free hospital and medical care for the indigent within the State of Texas.

Outcome: Defeated

Election date: 11/02/1965

Votes for: 224,838
Votes against: 256,713

Articles affected Article 8 : Adds §2A   

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the November 2, 1965 election.


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