Friday, September 18, 2015

Recommendations for November Constitutional Propositions | Empower Texans℠

Recommendations for November Constitutional Propositions | Empower Texans℠





Proposition 1 – SJR 1


Explanation: Increases the homestead exemption for public
school districts by $10,000, gives the legislature the authority to
prohibit local government entities from reducing or repealing optional
homestead exemptions already in place, and prohibits a transfer tax or
free on real estate transactions.


TFR Position: FOR


Proposition 2 – HJR 75


Explanation: Current state law provides for an exemption
from property taxes for surviving spouses of 100% disabled veterans who
after January 1, 2010, provided that they meet a certain criteria. This
proposition would make eligible the same benefits to the surviving
spouses of 100% disabled veterans who died before the law took effect,
provided they meet the same criteria.


TFR Position: FOR


Proposition 3 – SJR 52


Explanation: Current law requires a statewide elected
official to maintain a residence in the Austin area while they serve
their term. This amendment would change that provision in the state
constitution and allow statewide elected officials to live at home while
serving their term.


TFR Position: FOR


Proposition 4 – HJR 73 


Explanation: Authorizes the foundations of professional sports teams in Texas to conduct charitable raffles during games.


TFR Position: NEUTRAL


Proposition 5 – SJR 17


Explanation: Authorizes a county with a population of 7,500 or less to perform private road construction and maintenance.


TFR Position: NEUTRAL


Proposition 6 – SJR 22


Explanation: Amends the state constitution to recognize the
right of Texans to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife subject to laws
promoting wildlife conservation.


TFR Position: NEUTRAL


Proposition 7 – SJR 5 


Explanation: Dedicates a portion of state sales tax revenue
and motor vehicle sales to the state highway fund, to be used only for
non-tolled roads and reduction of transportation-related debt.


TFR Position: FOR



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