Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Early Voting --- October 23 to November 3

As you are aware, the 88th Texas Legislature passed a total of 14 proposed amendments that are now on the ballot.  Since the adoption of our current Texas Constitution in 1876, the legislature has proposed 700 amendments and we, the people, have approved 74% of them.

With 14 proposals on the current ballot, I have been looking for some sort of reference to help me make an informed decision.  Here is what I have found.

Texas Legislative Council Analyses

“The mission of the Texas Legislative Council is
to provide professional, nonpartisan service and support
to the Texas Legislature and legislative agencies.”

For each proposed amendment, this publication contains the ballot language, an analysis, and the text of the joint resolution proposing the amendment.

For each proposition, the analysis includes:

  • Summary Analysis
  • Background
  • Detailed Analysis
  • Summary of Comments
    – Comments by Supporters
    – Comments by Opponents
  • Wording to be added to the Constitution if amendment is passed.