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Constitutional Amendment Election

On November 7, 2023, Texans will have the opportunity to approve or disapprove the following proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Early voting is October 23  through November 3.  All Analyses and Comments are provided by the Texas Legislative Council.  To see the full pdf, click here. 

Proposition 1 (H.J.R. 126, 88th Leg., R.S.)
“The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management.”

Analysis.
Text of  Bill.
Comments of Supporters/Opponents.

Proposition 2 (S.J.R. 64, 88th Leg., R.S.)
“The constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county or municipality of all or part of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child-care facility.”

Analysis.
Text of  Bill.
Comments of Supporters/Opponents.

Proposition 3 (H.J.R. 132, 88th Leg., R.S.)
“The constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual wealth or net worth tax, including a tax on the difference between the assets and liabilities of an individual or family.”

Analysis.
Text of  Bill.
Comments of Supporters/Opponents.
Proposition 4 (H.J.R. 2, 88th Leg., 2nd C.S.) “The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a temporary limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes; to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads from $40,000 to $100,000; to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts; to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations; and to authorize the legislature to provide for a four-year term of office for a member of the board of directors of certain appraisal districts.”
Analysis.
Text of  Bill.
Comments of Supporters/Opponents.
Proposition 5 (H.J.R. 3, 88th Leg., R.S.) “The constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.”
Analysis.
Text of  Bill.
Comments of Supporters/Opponents.
Proposition 6 (S.J.R. 75, 88th Leg., R.S.) “The constitutional amendment creating the Texas water fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.”
Analysis.
Text of  Bill.
Comments of Supporters/Opponents.
Proposition 7 (S.J.R. 93, 88th Leg., R.S.) “The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy fund to support the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric generating facilities.”
Analysis.
Text of  Bill.
Comments of Supporters/Opponents.
Proposition 8 (H.J.R. 125, 88th Leg., R.S.) “The constitutional amendment creating the broadband infrastructure fund to expand high-speed broadband access and assist in the financing of connectivity projects.”
Analysis.
Text of  Bill.
Comments of Supporters/Opponents.
Proposition 9 (H.J.R. 2, 88th Leg., R.S.) “The constitutional amendment authorizing the 88th Legislature to provide a cost-of-living adjustment to certain annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.”
Analysis.
Text of  Bill.
Comments of Supporters/Opponents.
Proposition 10 (S.J.R. 87, 88th Leg., R.S.) “TThe constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation equipment or inventory held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products to protect the Texas healthcare network and strengthen our medical supply chain.”
Analysis.
Text of  Bill.
Comments of Supporters/Opponents.

Proposition 11 (S.J.R. 32, 88th Leg., R.S.)
“The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.”

Analysis.
Text of  Bill.
Comments of Supporters/Opponents.
Proposition 12 (H.J.R. 134, 88th Leg., R.S.) “The constitutional amendment providing for the abolition of the office of county treasurer in Galveston County.”
Analysis.
Text of  Bill.
Comments of Supporters/Opponents.
Proposition 13 (H.J.R. 107, 88th Leg., R.S.) “The constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory age of retirement for state justices and judges.”
Analysis.
Text of  Bill.
Comments of Supporters/Opponents.
Proposition 14 (S.J.R. 74, 88th Leg., R.S) “The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund to be used for the creation and improvement of state parks.”
Analysis.
Text of  Bill.
Comments of Supporters/Opponents.

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