Prop 1

Establishes the right of people to engage in generally accepted farm, ranch, wildlife management, etc. practices.  Prohibits local governments from restricting an agricultural practice unless they show clear and convincing evidence of dangers or harms posed by the practice.

Prop 2**

Authorizes a county or local government to exempt all or part of the appraised value used to operate a child-care facility.

Prop 3

Prohibits the Legislature from imposing a tax on the net worth of individuals or business entities.

Prop 4**

Amends property tax system in the following way:

•Increases the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000, which will cost the state $5.6 billion

•Creates 3 elected positions on local county appraisal boards with population over 75,000•

•“Appraisal Cap” – limits the increase in taxable values for non-homestead properties to no more than 20% per year (property value < $5 million

Prop 5

Establishes a $3 billion endowment to assist emerging research universities looking to expand their research activity.

The following universities would be eligible for funding immediately, other institutions would become eligible when they meet certain requirements:

•Texas State University

•Texas Tech University

•University of Houston and

•University of North Texas

Prop 6

Creates the “Texas water fund” which will be administered by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). The TWDB will use the $1 billion in the “Texas water fund” for several programs tailored for different types of water projects.

Prop 7

Creates the “Texas Energy Fund” which will be administered by the Public Utility Commission (PUC).

The PUC will use $5.0 billion in the fund to provide loans or grants to finance or incentivize the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric generating facilities.  Projects aimed at improving the reliability of the electric grid

Prop 8

Creates the “Broadband Infrastructure Fund” administered by the Comptroller.  The Comptroller will use $1.5 billion to finance infrastructure necessary to expand broadband internet service to underserved areas in the state.

Prop 9

Authorizes the legislature to provide cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retirees in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS). If passed, the TRS will have $5 billion available to fund a COLA and certain one-time supplemental payments. 

Prop 10

Exempts from property tax the tangible personal property held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products.

Prop 11

Authorizes the conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by property taxes.  The districts would issue bonds for recreational purposes that will benefit the health and wellness of El Paso County residents.

Prop 12

Abolishes the County Treasurer in Galveston County.  Authorizes the Commissioners Court of Galveston County to employ or contract with a qualified person to perform duties previously performed by the County Treasurer.

Prop 13

Changes the mandatory retirement age for state judges to 79, whereas current law requires retirement at 75 years old.

Prop 14

Creates the “Centennial Parks Conservation Fund” to be administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). TPWD will use $1 billion to improve and create new state parks in Texas.