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  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."