In a few weeks Texans will vote on a series of constitutional amendments. I want to review these in class soon.
Here are a few links with info on the bills:
- Legislative Reference Library.
- Texas Legislative Council.
Here is the list of proposed amendments with links to Scott Hochberg's website for analysis.
Proposition 1: Allowing cities and counties to issue bonds for improvements around military bases.
Proposition 2: Prohibiting property tax appraisals of homes from being based on the property's potential use as a business.
Proposition 3: Providing for uniform statewide enforcement of property tax appraisal standards.
Proposition 4: Establishing a permanent fund for the advancement of Texas public research universities.
Proposition 5: Allowing neighboring counties to share appraisal review boards.
Proposition 6: Allowing the Veterans' Land Board to reissue bonds that had been previously paid off.
Proposition 7: Removing the provision that prevents officeholders from serving in the Texas State Guard.
Proposition 8: Allowing state funds to be used for federal veterans hospitals.
Proposition 9: Placing provisions of the Texas Open Beaches Act in the Constitution.
Proposition 10: Extending the terms of Emergency Services District boards to four years.
Proposition 11: Placing restrictions on the use of eminent domain in the Constitution.
