Texas voters will decide on 14 constitutional amendments on Tuesday, including one that will lower your property taxes.
Voters are weighing in on 14 amendments to the Texas constitution. KVUE Political Director Ashley Goudeau has a look at all of the propositions to help you cast your ballot.
Prop 2 would allow counties and cities to lower property taxes for child care facilities if they participate in the Texas Workforce Commission's"Rising Star Program" and if at least 20% of the children enrolled receive subsidized child care services through the Workforce Commission. The intent is that by lowering overhead costs, more child care facilities can stay open or be built, and those savings can be passed along to staff and parents.
State Rep. Cole Hefner wants to ensure Texans won't have a net worth tax by banning them in the constitution. The second part is the biggest part, as it would increase the homestead exemption on school district taxes from $40,000 to $100,000. It is estimated to save the average homeowner around $1,200 per year and eliminate school M&O taxes for some homeowners in nearly 400 school districts across the state, as their home values are at $100,000 or less.
The provisions in Proposition 4 are a package deal, meaning voters can't decide on which sections they support.Here's what you'll see on the ballot:"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.
As the population of Texas grows, so does the need for more water. Right now, the Texas Water Development Board estimates the state loses 136 billion gallons of water a year because of leaky pipes. A recent study found that's enough water to supply the cities of Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Laredo and Lubbock for an entire year.
Similar to Prop 6, Prop 7 would create a fund outside of the General Revenue Fund. That money would be used to give out completion bonuses plus zero-interest and low-interest loans for dispatchable energy projects. It is estimated about 7 million Texans don't have access to broadband internet. Prop 8 would create a special fund that lasts until 2035 to build out broadband infrastructure.
Prop 9 would authorize a one-time COLA between 2 and 6%, depending on when the teacher retired. Lawmakers also passed a bill to give retired teachers between 70 and 75 years old a one-time supplemental payment.Proposition 10 However, given that these businesses would be paying less in property taxes, less money would be available for local governments and schools. The Legislative Budget Board estimates that the Foundation School Program, which is the primary source of funding for Texas schools, would lose around $43 million in the 2025 fiscal year and up to $60 million by 2028.
This one's simple and straightforward: it would allow Galveston County to eliminate the county treasurer position.
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