We've pored over all of the amendments to the Texas Constitution up for a vote November 4, 2025 so you don't have to. First up you'll find our recommendations for all of the bills and then below that an explanation of what you'll see on your ballot, what it means, and why we take the position we do.

Prop 1: SJR 59 - Oppose	Prop 10: SJR 84 - Support
Prop 2: SJR 18 - Support	Prop 11: SJR 85 - Support
Prop 3: SJR 5 - Oppose	Prop 12: SJR 27 - Support
Prop 4: HJR 7 - Oppose	Prop 13: SJR 2 - Support
Prop 5: HJR 99 - Support	Prop 14: SJR 3 - Oppose
Prop 6: HJR 4 - Support	Prop 15: SJR 34 - Support
Prop 7: HJR 133 - Support	Prop 16: SJR 37 - Oppose
Prop 8: HJR 2 - Support	Prop 17: HJR 34 - Support
Prop 9: HJR 1 - Support

 

Proposition 1: SJR 59 - Oppose

Ballot Language: "The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the permanent technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System."

What the amendment does: Creates two dedicated funds for the Texas State Technical College System, financing land, buildings, equipment, and related capital needs.

Our position: We oppose new permanent state funds that expand government spending and distort free enterprise.

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Proposition 2: SJR 18 - Support

Ballot Language: "The constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a tax on the realized or unrealized capital gains of an individual, family, estate, or trust."

What the amendment does: Bans any state tax on realized or unrealized capital gains for individuals, families, estates, or trusts.

Our position: We support this amendment because prohibiting capital gains taxes protects individuals’ property rights and ensures government cannot seize the fruits of personal investment.

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Proposition 3: SJR 5 - Oppose

Ballot Language: "The constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony."

What the amendment does: Requires denial of bail in certain felony cases when prosecutors show risk of flight or danger to the community.

Our position: We oppose mandatory bail denial because each case should be judged individually, preserving presumption of innocence and protecting liberty against government overreach.

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Proposition 4: HJR 7 - Oppose

Ballot Language: ""The constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue."

What the amendment does: Commits up to $1 billion in state sales tax revenue annually to the Texas water fund for infrastructure and supply projects.

Our position: We oppose earmarking tax revenue, as it inhibits free market solutions. Furthermore, the opportunities for tax relief are limited when they are constitutionally mandated.

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Proposition 5: HJR 99 - Support

Ballot Language: ""The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail."

What the amendment does: Allows but does not require the legislature to exempt animal feed held for retail sale from property taxation.

Our position: Property tax should not exist at all, and until that end is reached, we support this exemption as a small step toward protecting property rights and ending the government burden on commerce.

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Proposition 6: HJR 4 - Support

Ballot Language:"The constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from enacting a law imposing an occupation tax on certain entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or imposing a tax on certain securities transactions."

What the amendment does: Prohibits the legislature from imposing an occupation tax on securities market operators or a tax on securities transactions.

Our position: Income tax should not exist at all, and until that end is reached, we support this amendment as it ensures more people keep the full product of their labor.

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Proposition 7: HJR 133 - Support

Ballot Language:"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected."

What the amendment does: Allows but does not require a property tax exemption for the residence homestead of a surviving spouse of a veteran who died from a service-connected condition.

Our position: Property tax should not exist at all, and until that end is reached, we support this exemption as a small step toward protecting property rights and ending the government burden on individuals.

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Proposition 8: HJR 2 - Support

Ballot Language:"The constitutional amendment to prohibit the legislature from imposing death taxes applicable to a decedent's property or the transfer of an estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, or gift."

What the amendment does: Prohibits the legislature from imposing estate, inheritance, or gift taxes on individuals, families, or trusts.

Our position: We support this amendment as individuals should keep the full product of their labor and freely transfer property without government seizure at death or through inheritance.

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Proposition 9: HJR 1 - Support

Ballot Language: "The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income."

What the amendment does: Allows but does not require a property tax exemption of up to $125,000 on tangible personal property used to produce income.

Our position: Property tax should not exist at all, and until that end is reached, we support this exemption as a small step toward protecting property rights and ending the government burden on individuals.

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Proposition 10: SJR 84 - Support

Ballot Language: "The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire."

What the amendment does: Allows a temporary property tax exemption for improvements to a homestead that are completely destroyed by fire.

Our position: Property tax should not exist at all, and until that end is reached, we support this exemption as a small step toward protecting property rights and ending the government burden on individuals.

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Proposition 11: SJR 85 - Support

Ballot Language:"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled."

What the amendment does: Raises the additional school district property tax exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners from $10,000 to $60,000.

Our position: Property tax should not exist at all, and until that end is reached, we support this exemption as a small step toward protecting property rights and ending the government burden on individuals.

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Proposition 12: SJR 27 - Support

Ballot Language:"The constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, the membership of the tribunal to review the commission's recommendations, and the authority of the commission, the tribunal, and the Texas Supreme Court to more effectively sanction judges and justices for judicial misconduct."

What the amendment does: Restructures the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, revises review tribunals, and expands authority to sanction judges for misconduct.

Our position: We support this amendment as it increases citizen oversight and procedural transparency of the review of judicial conduct.

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Proposition 13: SJR 2 - Support

Ballot Language: "The constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $100,000 to $140,000."

What the amendment does: Increases the school district homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000.

Our position: Property tax should not exist at all, and until that end is reached, we support this exemption as a small step toward protecting property rights and ending the government burden on individuals.

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Proposition 14: SJR 3 - Oppose

Ballot Language: "The constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue."

What the amendment does: Creates a Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, a $3 billion state fund for research, prevention, and treatment of dementia and related disorders.

Our position: We oppose creating new state institutes and tax-funded programs. While research is valuable, funding should come voluntarily through private institutions and individuals, not compulsory taxation.

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Proposition 15: SJR 34 - Support

Ballot Language: "The constitutional amendment affirming that parents are the primary decision makers for their children."

What the amendment does: Affirms parents’ fundamental rights to direct the care, custody, and upbringing of their children.

Our position: We support this amendment because parents, not the state, should control children’s upbringing. Protecting family autonomy limits government overreach and preserves individual liberty.

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Proposition 16: SJR 37 - Oppose

Ballot Language: "The constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen."

What the amendment does: Redundantly states that only U.S. citizens may vote in Texas elections.

Our position: We oppose this amendment because it is already explicitly stated in Texas Election code 11.002(2) that a person must be a U.S. citizen in order to be a registered voter in Texas. This amendment is a superfluous dog whistle that will further clutter our already cluttered State Constitution.

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Proposition 17: HJR 34 - Support

Ballot Language: "The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property located in a county that borders the United Mexican States that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements."

What the amendment does: Allows but does not require the legislature to exempt property value increases from taxation when landowners build border security infrastructure.

Our position: Property tax should not exist at all, and until that end is reached, we support this exemption as a small step toward protecting property rights and ending the government burden on individuals.