17 Proposed Amendments Head to Voters in November

17 Proposed Amendments Head to Voters in November

By | Texas Scorecard | June 25, 2025

Voters across Texas will have the opportunity this November to approve or reject 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution covering issues ranging from property tax exemptions to bail reform.

The propositions were approved during the regular legislative session and now head to the people for final approval, as required for all constitutional amendments in Texas.

On Wednesday, the secretary of state’s office randomly assigned the order of the 17 proposals.

Below is a summary of each proposition:

Proposition 1: Creates a permanent infrastructure fund and workforce education fund to support capital needs at Texas State Technical College. (SJR 59)

Proposition 2: Prohibits any state-imposed tax on realized or unrealized capital gains of individuals, families, estates, or trusts. (SJR 18)

Proposition 3: Allows judges to deny bail in certain felony cases under specific conditions. (SJR 5)

Proposition 4: Dedicates a portion of sales tax revenue to the Texas Water Fund for long-term water infrastructure needs. (HJR 7)

Proposition 5: Exempts animal feed held for retail sale from ad valorem (property) taxes. (HJR 99)

Proposition 6: Bans the legislature from taxing transactions involving securities or imposing certain occupation taxes. (HJR 4)

Proposition 7: Provides a property tax exemption for the surviving spouse of a veteran who died from a service-related condition or disease. (HJR 133)

Proposition 8: Prohibits the legislature from imposing “death taxes” such as inheritance, estate, or gift taxes. (HJR 2)

Proposition 9: Allows an exemption from property tax on personal property used to produce income. (HJR 1)

Proposition 10: Offers a temporary tax exemption on homestead improvements damaged or destroyed by fire. (SJR 84)

Proposition 11: Increases the property tax exemption for elderly or disabled Texans by school districts. (SJR 85)

Proposition 12: Reforms the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, including how the Texas Supreme Court reviews its recommendations. (SJR 27)

Proposition 13: Raises the school district homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000. (SJR 2)

Proposition 14: Creates a new Dementia Prevention and Research Institute and Fund, dedicating $3 billion from general revenue. (SJR 3)

Proposition 15: Affirms that parents are the primary decision-makers for their children. (SJR 34)

Proposition 16: Clarifies that only U.S. citizens may vote in Texas elections. (SJR 37)

Proposition 17: Provides a property tax exemption for border-area land improved for border security infrastructure. (HJR 34)

Texans will vote on these propositions on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. A simple majority vote is required for each measure to pass.

Early voting begins on October 20 and runs through October 31.

Brandon serves as the Senior Editor for Texas Scorecard. After managing successful campaigns for top conservative legislators and serving as a Chief of Staff in the Texas Capitol, Brandon moved outside the dome in order to shine a spotlight on conservative victories and establishment corruption in Austin. @bwaltens