Texas Voters to Decide on 17 Constitutional Amendments This November

Staff Writer | October 9, 2025

On November 4, 2025, Texans will head to the polls to vote on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution, covering a wide range of issues from education and water infrastructure to tax policy and judicial reform. These propositions were approved by the Texas Legislature earlier this year and now require voter approval to become law.

The amendments reflect the state’s evolving priorities and political landscape, with measures aimed at expanding workforce education, protecting public safety, and investing in long-term infrastructure. Some proposals are technical in nature, while others could have lasting impacts on how Texas allocates funding and enforces laws.

Among the most closely watched amendments:

• Proposition 1 would create two permanent funds to support the Texas State Technical College System, one for infrastructure and one for workforce education.
• Proposition 2 seeks to prohibit the state from imposing a capital gains tax on individuals, families, estates, or trusts.
• Proposition 3 would require courts to deny bail for certain violent felony offenses if deemed necessary to protect public safety.
• Proposition 4 dedicates a portion of state sales tax revenue to the Texas Water Fund, aiming to invest billions in water infrastructure over the next two decades.

Other amendments address property tax exemptions, parental rights, judicial accountability, and support for rural hospitals and emergency services.

Early voting begins in mid-October. Voters are encouraged to review each proposition carefully and consult official sources before casting their ballots.

📜 List of Proposed Amendments on the November 2025 Ballot

1. Proposition 1 – Creates two permanent funds for the Texas State Technical College System.
2. Proposition 2 – Prohibits the imposition of a state capital gains tax.
3. Proposition 3 – Requires courts to deny bail for certain violent offenses.
4. Proposition 4 – Allocates sales tax revenue to the Texas Water Fund.
5. Proposition 5 – Exempts animal feed held for retail sale from property taxation.
6. Proposition 6 – Expands property tax exemptions for certain disabled individuals.
7. Proposition 7 – Establishes parental rights in education and healthcare decisions.
8. Proposition 8 – Provides funding for rural hospitals and emergency services.
9. Proposition 9 – Reforms judicial accountability and oversight.
10. Proposition 10 – Enhances transparency in government spending.
11. Proposition 11 – Allows certain counties to adopt uniform election dates.
12. Proposition 12 – Permits local governments to use public funds for disaster recovery.
13. Proposition 13 – Clarifies eligibility requirements for certain elected offices.
14. Proposition 14 – Strengthens border security funding mechanisms.
15. Proposition 15 – Revises procedures for legislative redistricting.
16. Proposition 16 – Updates language in the constitution for clarity and consistency.
17. Proposition 17 – Authorizes new mechanisms for school district accountability.

📎 Official Explanatory Statements from the Texas Secretary of State
You can read the full legal summaries and ballot language for each proposition here:
👉 Texas Secretary of State – 2025 Explanatory Statements

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