Texas Constitution

We’ve broken down all 17 ballot measures – what they mean and who’s behind them – that will decide everything from property taxes to disciplining judges.

House Bill 18 would ban lawmakers from raising funds while participating in a quorum break. It would punish such actions by fining lawmakers and their contributors up to $5,000 per donation.

Perry was convicted of murdering Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020.

Senate Bill 6 was filed by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, in an effort to skirt a handful of lawsuits that could delay the implementation of changes approved by Texas voters in last month’s constitutional amendment election.

Tens of thousands of North Texans voted on 14 proposed amendments, but initial election night results showed some ballot measures had varying support county-by-county.

People who show a valid voter registration card on Election Day can ride DART for free.

Early voting in the 2023 Texas elections ends Nov. 3. There are 14 propositions on the ballot for North Texans that could potentially change the state constitution.

Texas’ highest criminal court once again said the attorney general needs permission from local prosecutors to pursue election cases. Attorney General Ken Paxton had fought that decision.

If passed, both initiatives would amend the Texas Constitution. According to economists and experts, the changes could help slow down property tax increases.

At a time when home appraisals are soaring, economists say the two propositions could help slow the increase of property taxes in Texas.

Abbott promises a “parental bill of rights” amendment to the Texas Constitution. Current education code already provides an array of parent protections when it comes to schools.

Texas voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 6 on Tuesday in response to restrictions imposed on long-term care facilities during the pandemic.