Didn't see a thread. Here's my gut thinking on these, still doing some research.
Money for Texas State Technical College. Sure. Although I did see a TV ad with Dan Patrick promoting this one, so I'll have to hold my nose while I vote for it.
Banning something that doesn't exist (state capital gains tax). Pointless red meat that unnecessarily constrains the state in the future. I'm a no.
Requires judges to deny bail in certain cases. Seems like it ties the hands of judges to make case-by-case decisions in the name of "tough on crime" posturing. Leaning no.
$20bn for water infrastructure projects. I'm legitimately confused why we need a constitutional amendment for this. Cant the lege just put this in the budget like anything else?
A sales tax exemption on animal feed. Seems like pretty small potatoes, but not sure why it's necessary. I'll say no.
Securities tax ban. Same deal as #2.
Property tax exemption for surviving spouses of veterans. Sure. Not a huge amount of money or anything.
Inheritance tax ban. See #2 and #6.
Exempts $125k of business inventory and equipment from property tax. Per the Trib, this cuts ~$100m from local tax revenue. Will the state make that up? I'm not holding my breath on that. So, no.
Property tax exemption for homes destroyed by fire. Small potatoes. Sure.
Raises homestead exemption for elderly and disabled. I mean, sounds good, but just like #9 this cuts $500m annually from school revenue. State says they'll make it up, but also...the state is liars. No.
Changes the makeup of the state commission on judicial conduct. This one seems real bad. Hard no.
Raises homestead exemption from $100k to $140k. See #11. Sure, I like lower taxes. Who doesn't? What I don't like is the state pulling $1bn+ per year out of school funding and pinky promising to make it up. No.
Sets aside $3bn to create a dementia research fund. I guess.
Codifies in the state constitution that "parents are the primary decision makers for children". This is useless political pandering. Who gives a fuck? I'll vote no just because.
Says only US citizens can vote. That's already true. In theory I agree, but this is 100% pointless pandering.
Adds property tax exemption for border security infrastructure. Nah. Pay for your own fucking wall.
Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/09/22/texas-statewide-propositions-november-ballot-election/
Chronicle's endorsements (haven't read 'em yet): https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/endorsements/article/texas-constitutional-amendments-2025-propositions-21102640.php