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Thank you for voting in the November 3 Constitutional Amendments election. All supported propositions passed and now the process to incorporate true appraisal reform can begin. Read on to see the election results within Bexar County and statewide results for each of the 11 propositions.
Election Results for Bexar County Races
Election Results Statewide
From TAR:
You’ve probably seen by now that all proposed constitutional amendments supported by the Texas Association of REALTORS® passed in yesterday’s election.
Propositions 2, 3, 5, 9, and 11 won by sizable margins despite an underhanded misinformation campaign and opposition by several newspaper editorial boards.
I want to thank all Texas REALTORS® for participating in our ongoing efforts to protect private property rights and advocate on behalf of what’s best for Texas property owners. Because of your actions, Texans will benefit from an improved appraisal system and stronger protections from unfair uses of eminent domain.
If you would like to learn more about the amendments and share this information with consumers, visit http://www.texasrealestate.com/.
Brooke Hunt
Chairman, Texas Association of REALTORS®
Original article:
Texans have the opportunity to vote on several important constitutional amendments now.
SABOR and the Texas Association of REALTORS® are urging people to vote FOR Propositions 2, 3, and 5.
These amendments will help ensure that tax appraisals in Texas are fair to property owners and uniform from county to county.
An e-mail misinformation campaign has been circulating that makes false statements about Propositions 2, 3, and 5. The e-mail claims that passing these propositions will allow the state to start taxing homeowners. That is complete fiction.
Here are brief explanations of what these amendments will actually do:
- Proposition 2 will require county appraisal districts to value a home as a home. Currently, appraisal districts can use the "best and highest use" method to value a residence based on its potential use. For example, a residence in a neighborhood zoned for mixed use could be appraised at a higher amount for its possible use as a commercial property.
- Proposition 3 gives the state the ability to make sure appraisal methods are consistent throughout the 254 Texas counties.
- Proposition 5 will make it acceptable for two adjoining appraisal districts to combine their boards of equalization if they wish—an option that rural counties may find attractive.
Don't let this misinformation campaign hurt the chances of passing these important amendments.
If you need additional background materials to share with other Texas REALTORS® and consumers, you can access a layman's explanation written by Texas Association of REALTORS® staff attorney Gabe Lopez.
You can also read the Texas Legislative Council's thorough explanation on all 11 proposed constitutional amendments.
Finally, feel free to download a promotional flier for Props 2, 3, and 5.
Constitutional Amendments Election – Important Dates:
October 19 – First Day of Early Voting
October 30 – Last Day of Early Voting
November 3 – Election Day
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