Texas voters overwhelmingly approved various measures in the recent election, including a significant property tax cut, raises for retired teachers, and substantial investments in infrastructure, research, technology, and energy.
Of the 14 constitutional amendments on the ballot, the rejection of Proposition 13, which aimed to raise the mandatory retirement age for judges, stood out. The proposition received support from just over one-third of Texans.
Key approvals include Proposition 4, a $18 billion property tax relief measure, which received an impressive 83% of the vote. Other successful propositions include tax exemptions for biomedical inventory, the elimination of Galveston County’s treasurer position, and funds allocated for emerging research universities, water projects, energy initiatives, broadband infrastructure, and cost-of-living raises for retired teachers.
In summary, voters in Texas endorsed a range of measures for tax relief, education, and infrastructure, while rejecting the proposal to raise the retirement age for judges.
