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Reiterates that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas elections, and adds such language to the state's constitution. Critics argued that it addresses a non-issue, as existing federal law already prohibits noncitizen voting in elections.
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Texas voters approve all 17 constitutional amendments, including property tax relief, bail changes
Gov. Greg Abbott declared victory late Tuesday. He pushed amendments to create a water fund, tighten bail rules and remake a panel that polices judges.
Voters in Texas seemed poised on Tuesday night to approve a series of tax exemptions and bans as well as new investments in state infrastructure and research. All 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot held majority support Tuesday night,
While most proposed amendments on this year's ballot focused on taxes, voters also showed strong support for investing in Texas' network of technical colleges and dementia and Alzheimer's research.
Texas voters cast ballots on 17 constitutional amendments Tuesday Property tax cuts were among those that drew the most attention leading up to election.
Texas voters on Tuesday passed all 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot by wide margins and voted in two special elections. Both special elections head to runoff elections because no one received 50% of the vote.
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Voters to decide whether Texans pay taxes on border barrier structures
A statewide proposition on Tuesday's ballot asks voters to approve exempting property taxes on border barrier structures that are put up on land on the Texas/Mexico border.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) unleashed a fierce attack against Annunciation House — a nonprofit aiding migrants — escalating a local fight into a defining clash over humanitarian work. The state would brand many forms of aid to illegal immigrants as a crime.