By: Christian H.J.R. No. 133
A JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing all political
subdivision ad valorem taxes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Article VIII, Texas Constitution, is amended by
adding Section 1-e-1 to read as follows:
Sec. 1-e-1. Notwithstanding any other law, beginning on
January 1, 2014, a political subdivision of this state may not levy
an ad valorem tax.
SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 3, 2009.
The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
proposition: "The constitutional amendment to abolish all
political subdivision ad valorem taxes beginning on January 1,
2014, in order that the legislature may enact a fairer system of
fully funding political subdivisions of this state."