Resolutions--constitutional Amendments

State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund to be administered by the Parks and Wildlife Department. [HJR-154]
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund to be administered by the Parks and Wildlife Department.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken King Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/20/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the governor to negotiate and execute gaming compacts with the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and to authorize those tribes to sue this state if the governor fails to negotiate in good faith. [HJR-156]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the governor to negotiate and execute gaming compacts with the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and to authorize those tribes to sue this state if the governor fails to negotiate in good faith.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Gonzalez Read First Time on 03/15/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, support the horse racing industry, and reform horse racing and greyhound racing by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, authorizing Tribal-State compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; and requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees. [HJR-155]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, support the horse racing industry, and reform horse racing and greyhound racing by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, authorizing Tribal-State compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; and requiring the imposition (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose Postponed 1/12/27 10:00 Am on 05/12/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. [HJR-153]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terry Wilson Referred To Local Government on 05/11/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the workforce housing fund to facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing. [SJR-77]
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the workforce housing fund to facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nathan Johnson Read First Time on 03/16/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision that prohibits the appropriation of state money or property for the benefit of any sect, religious society, or theological or religious seminary. [SJR-76]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision that prohibits the appropriation of state money or property for the benefit of any sect, religious society, or theological or religious seminary.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angela Paxton Read First Time on 03/16/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes after the 2043 tax year. [HJR-151]
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes after the 2043 tax year.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terry Wilson Read First Time on 03/15/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. [HJR-152]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jolanda Jones Read First Time on 03/15/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the market value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and who must be related to the owner or trustee of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity. [HJR-150]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the market value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and who must be related to the owner or trustee of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Raymond Referred To Local Government on 05/02/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas water fund to assist in financing water projects in this state. [SJR-75]
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas water fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Filed With The Secretary Of State on 05/30/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund. [SJR-74]
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Filed With The Secretary Of State on 05/23/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the broadband infrastructure fund to expand high-speed broadband access and assist in the financing of connectivity projects. [HJR-125]
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the broadband infrastructure fund to expand high-speed broadband access and assist in the financing of connectivity projects.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose Filed With The Secretary Of State on 05/30/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property used to operate a child-care facility. [HJR-149]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property used to operate a child-care facility.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Talarico Committee Report Distributed on 05/06/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session. [HJR-148]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mihaela Plesa Read First Time on 03/15/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. [SJR-73]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angela Paxton Read First Time on 03/16/2023

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Texas 88th 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 the appraised value of the property when it was first qualified as a residence homestead, plus the value of subsequent improvements. [HJR-147]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to the appraised value of the property when it was first qualified as a residence homestead, plus the value of subsequent improvements.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gary Vandeaver Read First Time on 03/15/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use a mutually agreed upon medium of exchange. [HJR-146]
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use a mutually agreed upon medium of exchange.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Giovanni Capriglione Referred To Business & Commerce on 05/11/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes. [HJR-145]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Harrison Read First Time on 03/15/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of money in the state highway fund for roadways for seaports, airports, spaceports, land ports of entry, and international bridges. [HJR-144]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of money in the state highway fund for roadways for seaports, airports, spaceports, land ports of entry, and international bridges.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Turner Referred To Transportation on 04/24/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools from state and local regulation. [SJR-72]
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools from state and local regulation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phil King Read First Time on 03/16/2023

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