2025 Constitutional Amendments: What You Need to Know

This November, Texans will once again have the opportunity to vote on proposed amendments to our state constitution. Early voting runs from Monday, October 20, through Friday, October 31, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 4.

These propositions were placed on the ballot by the Legislature, but they can only become law if a majority of voters approve them.

As a voter of this state, you have the final say. Here’s a guide to each proposition you’ll see on the ballot:

Proposition 1 – Would create two dedicated state funds for Texas State Technical College, seeded with $85 million from general revenue.

Proposition 2 – Would prohibit the Legislature from ever imposing a capital gains tax in Texas, locking in our state’s low-tax model.

Proposition 3 – Would allow judges to deny bail for certain serious felony offenses under stricter constitutional standards.

Proposition 4 – Would automatically dedicate up to $1 billion per year in sales tax revenue to a new Texas Water Fund until 2035.

Proposition 5 – Would let the Legislature exempt animal feed held for retail sale from local property taxes, giving flexibility to reduce agricultural costs.

Proposition 6 – Would ban future state taxes on securities transactions and new occupation taxes on financial market operators, protecting Texas’ pro-business climate.

Proposition 7 – Would extend property tax relief to the surviving spouse of a veteran who died from a service-connected condition, even if the spouse moves.

Proposition 8 – Would permanently ban estate, inheritance, and gift taxes in Texas, protecting families and small businesses from future taxation.

Proposition 9 – Would allow a property tax exemption of up to $250,000 for income-producing personal property, such as small business equipment and tools.

Proposition 10 – Would let the Legislature create a temporary property tax exemption for homes that are destroyed by fire, ensuring homeowners are not taxed on property that no longer exists.

Proposition 11 – Would raise the additional school property tax exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners from $10,000 to $60,000.

Proposition 12 – Would expand the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and give it new powers to sanction or suspend judges, increasing accountability.

Proposition 13 – Would increase the school district homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, delivering additional property tax relief to homeowners.

Proposition 14 – Would create a new state medical research institute, permanently dedicating $3 billion plus up to $300 million annually for dementia and neurodegenerative disease research.

Proposition 15 – Would enshrine parental rights in the Constitution, ensuring families—not government—have the primary say in raising children.

Proposition 16 – Would state in the Constitution that only U.S. citizens may vote in Texas elections, reinforcing election integrity.

Proposition 17 – Would allow the Legislature to exempt property tax increases in border counties that result from installing border security infrastructure.

At the end of the day, these decisions are not left to politicians — they’re left to you, the people of Texas. I encourage you to review each amendment carefully and make your voice heard during early voting or on Election Day this November.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be updating you on more of the conservative victories we delivered in this year’s regular and special sessions. Make sure you stay connected and informed by calling our Capitol office at (512) 463-0600 or by following my social media page at www.facebook.com/AngeliaOrrForTX

– Conservative State Representative Angelia Orr