Resolutions--constitutional Amendments

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices. [SJR-11]
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donald Huffines Read First Time on 01/25/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. [SJR-23]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Creighton Read First Time on 01/30/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes in a tax year if in the preceding tax year the owner of the property disputed the appraisal of the property and the appraised value was lowered as a result. [HJR-30]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes in a tax year if in the preceding tax year the owner of the property disputed the appraisal of the property and the appraised value was lowered as a result.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lyle Larson Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/26/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage. [SJR-22]
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Menendez Read First Time on 01/30/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional. [SJR-6]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Filed With The Secretary Of State on 05/25/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review. [HJR-28]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Larry Gonzales Read First Time on 03/20/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. [HJR-21]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Filed With The Secretary Of State on 05/30/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. [HJR-26]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf Read First Time on 02/14/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis. [SJR-17]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Rodriguez Read First Time on 01/30/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law. [SJR-9]
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Hall Read First Time on 01/25/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county. [SJR-19]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Nichols Read First Time on 01/30/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine. [HJR-19]
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Raymond Read First Time on 03/20/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations. [SJR-15]
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Read First Time on 01/25/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution. [SJR-7]
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Hall Read First Time on 01/25/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the establishment of limits on the number of terms judges and justices may serve on courts in this state. [SJR-12]
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the establishment of limits on the number of terms judges and justices may serve on courts in this state.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donald Huffines Read First Time on 01/25/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. [HJR-34]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Lang Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 04/25/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation. [HJR-22]
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Raymond Read First Time on 03/20/2017

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