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Texas Gets Ready to Tinker with the Constitution – Again

17 amendments await voters' verdict in November, covering everything from tax breaks to border security

Marina Fatina by Marina Fatina
June 30, 2025
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Texas Gets Ready to Tinker with the Constitution – Again
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Get ready, Texas voters – it’s constitutional amendment season! Secretary of State Jane Nelson pulled out the ceremonial ballot-drawing hat today (okay, probably not an actual hat, but we like to imagine) and determined the order for 17 proposed changes to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the November 4 ballot.

“This is an opportunity to make your voice heard about the governing document of our state,” Nelson announced, presumably while Texas lawmakers collectively held their breath to see which of their pet projects would get top billing.

For those keeping score at home, getting a constitutional amendment on the Texas ballot is no small feat. Each proposal had to survive the legislative gauntlet, earning approval from at least two-thirds of both the Texas House and Senate. Think of it as the political equivalent of getting into an exclusive club – except the club members are millions of Texas voters who will have the final say.

What’s on the Menu?

This year’s constitutional smorgasbord includes a little something for everyone, from tax relief to judicial reform to some surprisingly specific provisions. Here’s what Texans will be deciding:

The Big Ticket Items:

  • Proposition 14 swings for the fences with a $3 billion investment in dementia and Alzheimer’s research through a new state institute
  • Proposition 13 wants to bump up the homestead exemption from school taxes from $100,000 to $140,000 (because who doesn’t love lower property taxes?)
  • Proposition 2 would ban any future capital gains taxes – just in case anyone was getting ideas

The “We Hate Taxes” Collection: Nearly half the propositions involve some form of tax relief or prohibition, from exempting animal feed from property taxes (Proposition 5) to banning death taxes entirely (Proposition 8). Texas lawmakers apparently decided that if you’re going to amend the constitution, might as well make it about taxes.

The Border and Beyond:

  • Proposition 17 would give tax breaks for border security infrastructure – because even constitutional amendments can be about border security in Texas
  • Proposition 16 clarifies that voters must be U.S. citizens (apparently this needed constitutional clarification)

Family Matters:

  • Proposition 15 affirms that “parents are the primary decision makers for their children” – a statement so fundamental you might wonder why it needs to be in the constitution, but here we are

The Really Specific Stuff: Some amendments get wonderfully granular, like Proposition 10’s very particular provision about fire-damaged homes, or Proposition 7’s detailed exemption for military surviving spouses. Texas doesn’t do anything halfway, including constitutional amendments.

The Judicial Overhaul

Proposition 12 tackles the less glamorous but important work of reforming how the state handles judicial misconduct. It’s not the sexiest topic on the ballot, but ask anyone who’s dealt with a problematic judge – this stuff matters.

Mark Your Calendars

For those ready to participate in this constitutional democracy adventure:

  • Registration deadline: October 6 (don’t say we didn’t warn you)
  • Early voting: October 20-31
  • Election Day: November 4

All the details, explanations, and voting information can be found at VoteTexas.gov, where you can dive deep into the constitutional weeds to your heart’s content.

The Bottom Line

Seventeen amendments might seem like a lot, but this is Texas – we do everything big, including constitutional tinkering. Whether you’re passionate about tax policy, border security, medical research, or just want to have a say in your state’s governing document, November 4 is your chance to weigh in.

After all, constitutions aren’t just dusty old documents – they’re living frameworks that shape daily life. And in a few weeks, Texas voters will decide which 17 changes make the cut.

Democracy in action, Texas-style. Gotta love it.

Pro tip: Don’t wait until you’re in the voting booth to research these amendments. Some of that constitutional language can be… let’s call it “dense.”

Marina Fatina

Marina Fatina

Part of Texas Epoch Media Group since 2012 . Graduated University of Houston with BA in Broadcast Journalism and now work as a local Houston Reporter and videographer for Texas Insider and NTD.

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