Texas 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.

The amendment emerged as a response to COVID-related bans on church services by large counties, including Harris County – it may be subject to lawsuits for violating the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

Should Texas allow raffles at rodeo events? Should government officials be able to put limits on religious services? These are some of the questions Texans get to weigh in on this fall.

November’s election ballot is packed with lots of local items – from city council races to school bonds – but there are also seven proposals to amend...

From Texas Standard: The longest state constitution in the nation is about to get longer. Texan voters passed all seven proposed amendments to the...

Texans voted overwhelmingly in favor of all seven constitutional amendments on the ballot Tuesday.The seven items had little in the way of organized…

From The Texas Tribune: With half of all precincts counted, statewide measures aimed at cutting property taxes, boosting funding for road projects and…

North Texas school districts have a pretty big stake in Tuesday's election -- there are several bond proposals for voters to consider. Voters will also…