2023 Texas constitutional amendment election

For other elections in Texas, see 2023 Texas elections.

The 2023 Texas constitutional amendment election took place on November 7, 2023. Texas voters statewide voted on 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution all of which would pass except for proposition 13, which would have increased the mandatory retirement age for state justices and judges had it passed.

Proposition 1

Proposition 1

Right to Farming, Ranching, Timber Production, Horticulture, and Wildlife Management Amendment
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 2,022,396 79.03% No 536,734 20.97% Valid votes 2,559,130 100.00% Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00% Total votes 2,559,130 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 17,731,359 14.43%
County results Yes   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   90–100% No   50–60%
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Proposition 1 protected the "right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management".

The measure passed.

Proposition 2

Proposition 2

Property Tax Exemption for Child-Care Facilities Amendment
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 1,626,303 64.78% No 884,196 35.22% Valid votes 2,510,499 100.00% Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00% Total votes 2,510,499 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 17,731,359 14.16%
County results Yes   50-60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90% No   50–60%
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Proposition 2 provided an exemption from county and municipal property taxes for "all or part of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child-care facility".

The measure passed.

Proposition 3

Proposition 3 prohibited any future imposition of a wealth tax.

The measure passed.

Proposition 4

Proposition 4 made numerous changes to property tax calculation, notably an increase in the homestead exemption from school property taxes from $40,000 to $100,000, and would also add voter-elected members to larger county appraisal districts.

The measure passed.

Proposition 5

Proposition 5 created the Texas University Fund, which would provide a dedicated funding mechanism for universities which aren't part of either the University of Texas System or the Texas A&M University System but which have achieved "national prominence as research universities".

The measure passed.

Proposition 6

Proposition 6 created a new dedicated water fund to assist in various water projects.

The measure passed.

Proposition 7

Proposition 7 created a new dedicated energy fund "to support the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric generating facilities".

The measure passed.

Proposition 8

Proposition 8 created a new dedicated broadband fund "to expand high-speed broadband access and assist in the financing of connectivity projects".

The measure passed.

Proposition 9

Proposition 9 authorized a cost-of-living adjustment to certain annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

The measure passed.

Proposition 10

Proposition 10 provided an exemption from property taxes for "equipment or inventory held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products to protect the Texas healthcare network and strengthen our medical supply chain".

The measure passed.

Proposition 11

Proposition 11 permitted conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.

The measure passed.

Proposition 12

Proposition 12 abolished the office of County Treasurer in Galveston County (the text of the amendment requires not only the approval of a majority of voters statewide, but also a majority of voters within Galveston County).

The measure passed.

Proposition 13

Proposition 13

Increase Mandatory Retirement Age for State Judges Amendment
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 931,115 37.31% No 1,564,688 62.69% Valid votes 2,495,803 100.00% Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00% Total votes 2,495,803 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 17,731,359 14.08%
County results Yes   50–60%   60–70% No   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%
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Proposition 13 would have increased the mandatory retirement age for state justices and judges.

The measure did not pass.

Proposition 14

Proposition 14 created a new dedicated parks fund (the "centennial parks conservation fund") for the creation and improvement of state parks.

The measure passed.

See also

• 2023 Texas elections

External links

• Texas Legislative Council