By Pat Treviño | October 21, 2025
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been studying the 2025 Texas constitutional amendments, not just as a voter, but as a grandmother, a small business owner, and someone who believes in clear, fair governance. These ballot propositions aren’t just legal language—they’re long-term commitments that shape how Texas treats its people, its property, and its future.
Today, I want to share where I stand on Proposition 2, and why I’ll be voting yes.
🧾 HOW IT’S WRITTEN ON THE BALLOT:
“The constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a tax based on the wealth or net worth of an individual or family, including a tax based on the difference between the assets and liabilities of an individual or family, or a tax on the unrealized appreciation of property.”
What Does That Really Mean?
This proposition would ban the state from ever creating a tax on capital gains—whether you’ve sold something for a profit (realized) or it’s just gone up in value on paper (unrealized). It applies to individuals, families, estates, and trusts.
As someone who owns a small online business I know what it means to build something from the ground up. Right now, my business hasn’t turned a profit. But if one day it does, and I sell it or pass it on to my grandchildren, I don’t want the state taxing that value before it’s even real.
Why I’m Voting Yes
- To protect small business owners like me who are building something for the next generation.
- To prevent future taxes on property or business value that hasn’t even been sold.
- To give families peace of mind that their estates won’t be taxed on paper gains they never saw.
This isn’t about avoiding responsibility—it’s about fairness. If I haven’t sold my business, I haven’t made a profit. I shouldn’t be taxed on what I don’t have.
Final Thoughts
Proposition 2 is about protecting Texans from speculative taxation. It’s about making sure the state doesn’t reach into your pocket for money you haven’t even earned yet. For me, as a grandmother helping to raise grandchildren and working to build a legacy, this vote is personal.
I’ll be voting YES on Proposition 2—to protect what we build, what we pass on, and what we’ve worked hard to grow.
I’ll continue sharing my thoughts on the other propositions in the days ahead. I encourage every voter to read, and research each amendment. These amendments matter. They shape how Texas grows, how we educate, and how we serve our communities.
How I am voting….
- YES on Proposition 1
2. YES on Proposition 2
If you haven’t read the full breakdown of pros and cons, you can find the articles below.
Breaking Down the 17 Constitutional Amendments: What Texas Voters Need to Know
Breaking Down the 17 Constitutional Amendments: What Texas Voters Need to Know (#7, 8, & #9)
Breaking Down the 17 Constitutional Amendments: What Texas Voters Need to Know (#2 thru #6)
Breaking Down the 17 Constitutional Amendments: What Texas Voters Need to Know
