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Texas Voters Face 17 Amendments, Property Tax Hike Decision

10/20/2025

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Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed constitutional amendments, including property tax cuts for homeowners, small businesses, and veterans’ spouses.
The package also covers water projects and judicial oversight.
In Austin, voters will decide on a property tax rate hike to fund a $6.3 billion budget.
The rate is 57.4 cents per $100 of value, exceeding the growth cap and would raise a $500,000 home by about $300 annually if approved.

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Story summary

Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed constitutional amendments, including property tax cuts for homeowners, small businesses, and veterans’ spouses.
The package also covers water projects and judicial oversight.
In Austin, voters will decide on a property tax rate hike to fund a $6.3 billion budget.
The rate is 57.4 cents per $100 of value, exceeding the growth cap and would raise a $500,000 home by about $300 annually if approved.