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ingress and egress to public beaches. In 2009, voters codified this right in
the State Constitution … billion funding gap. Proposition 4,
approved by voters in November 2025, is a crucial step in closing this
Contact: Sarah Leon Sarah.leon@senate.texas.gov
TX SOS Confirms Illegal Voter Registrations in Harris County Following Bettencourt Complaint
Secretary … Assessor-Collector take Corrective Action on Illegal Voter Registrations
HOUSTON, TX — A formal review by the Texas Secretary
exemptions authored by Senator Bettencourt consistently receive overwhelming voter support — 78%, 79%, 83%, and 86% — because they reduce … guaranteed in the Texas Constitution.”
Once approved by voters next session, Operation Double Nickel would deliver immediate
home. Immediately if approved by the voters, the newly approved proposition would save over 55’s nearly
Investigation of Harris Co. Illegal P.O. Box Voter Registrations
New Data Confirms SB 1111 Voter Registration Violations … opened an immediate investigation into the County’s voter registration practices. The action follows Senator Bettencourt’s official
Props with Voters
HOUSTON, TX — Chair of the Senate Local Government Committee, Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) , released … seven other tax-related measures passed by Texas voters in the Nov. 4, 2025 election:
“Last night
Permanent Technical Institution Infrastructure Fund, contingent on voter approval.
Proposition 2 – Banning Capital Gains Tax – There is currently … proposition and Proposition 13 are approved by the voters, it would result in a homestead exemption
Judicial Conduct
Proposition 16: Clarifying that a voter must be a US citizen
SJR 27, 89th Regular Session … adding public
would safeguard voting rights, improve voter confidence, and provide clear
representation, limiting private sanctions, and enabling
Texas Water Fund (TWF)—originally established with overwhelming voter support in 2023—is positioned to become the state … state agencies and active participation from local governments. Voter approval of Proposition 4 in November is critical
recent ruling.
SB 54 - Update to Voter Registration Procedures This bill modifies procedures concerning voter registration and address … changes. It allows voters who move within the same county to vote in their previous precinct if they
reduction of the Voter Approval Tax Rate from 3.5% to 2.5% would have reduced property tax levy increases … Taxing units the option to ask their voters to approve additional higher levies in the November election.
This
Water Development Board. It accompanies
a constitutional amendment voters will have the opportunity to vote on this fall
maps were drawn so politicians can pick their voters instead of voters choosing their representatives,”
said Senator Blanco … Latino and Blacks make up 52% of Texas voters, and the rapid growth of these
populations
Property Tax Levy Growth
Bettencourt’s Bill lowers Voter-Approval Tax Rate from 3.5% to 2.5% for Populations … legislation of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, lowers the voter-approval tax rate (VATR), previously known as the rollback
taxpayer lawfare!”
SB 10 – Reducing City/County Voter-Approval Tax Rate (VATR) Levies : Despite the historic school property … districts.
Keeps 3.5% cap for smaller areas with voter approval required above limits in Nov. elections.
Delivers
unpopular scheme to redraw political maps — something voters across Texas don’t see as a priority.
“Politicians … trying to choose their voters to protect their own power. If they can do this now, they will
Property Tax Levy Growth
Bettencourt’s Bill lowers Voter-Approval Tax Rate from 3.5% to 2.5% with … Governor Greg Abbott. The bill lowers the voter-approval tax rate (VATR), previously known as the roll back
Coalition districts are primarily made up of minority voters who often vote together.
During a federal lawsuit challenging … more competitive, allowing candidates to campaign and persuade voters as to why they should be the Congress person
most immediately noticeable changes is how voters see bond and tax rate elections on the ballot. Under … INCREASE” prominently at the top, eliminating voter confusing language and giving taxpayers a clearer understanding of the impact
small business owners and will take effect pending voter approval in the November 2025 constitutional amendment election … Constitutional Amendment ballot this upcoming election, giving Texas voters the final say on their property tax bill
These property tax relief proposals are subject to voter approval in November.
Increasing Public School Funding … would still require approval by the voters through an election in November.
Drainage Infrastructure: SB 1967, which
homeowners over 65 and disabled homeowners, contingent upon voter approval of the constitutional amendments in November.
The budget
This constitutional amendment will be sent to the
voters on the November ballot. Additionally, Senate Bill
state aid formulas. If approved by voters in November, these exemptions will apply to property taxes … followed by a voter-approved increase to $40,000 in May 2022. Most recently, in 2023, the Legislature
uniform election dates in Alpine, TX for higher voter participation
“When more people vote, our communities are stronger