The Texas State Legislature referred two amendments to the ballot related to taxes. Under current law, the taxes you pay It keeps escalating because each year the legislature plans to put more money into school budgets by lowering a districts tax collection for maintenance and operations. Texas should eliminate all property taxes within ten (10) years without implementing a state income tax. Will the savings go on forever? If passed, the change in law will save the average As 2024 Nears, Florida Gov. Quintero said this constitutional amendment is designed to cure that discrepancy. How to vote | But the good news is no matter what, that's $175 in people's pockets in perpetuity.. Prop 1: Border Security In light of the federal governments refusal to defend the southern border, Texas should immediately deploy the National Guard, Texas Military Forces, and necessary state law enforcement to seal the border, enforce immigration laws, and deport illegal aliens. Dan Patrick has asked a state Senate committee chaired by Bettencourt to look into property tax reform measures or cuts ahead of the Texas Legislatures next session in January. Texas voters will decide whether to lower some property taxes that fund schools in a May 7 special election. Section 1-b, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, is amended by adding Subsection (d-2) to read as follows: (d-2) Notwithstanding Subsections (d) and (d-1) of this section, the legislature by general law may provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation provided by Subsection (d) of this section and applicable to a residence homestead for a tax year to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate, as defined by general law, or a successor rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the homestead. Texas parents and guardians should have the right to select schools, whether public or private, for their children, and the funding should follow the student. Texas schools should teach students basic knowledge and American exceptionalism and reject Critical Race Theory and other curricula that promote Marxist doctrine and encourage division based on creed, race, or economic status. With the two constitutional amendments up for a vote, I think that probably bodes well for their fate because taxes are on everyone's minds at the moment, said James Quintero, policy director at the conservative organization Texas Public Policy Foundation. Sergio Martnez-Beltrn is the Texas Capitol Reporter for The Texas Newsroom. =lZ0M Elections Click on the tabs below to show more information about those topics. State lawmakers are trying to find other ways to lower property taxes or at least slow down their growth a pet issue for Texas Republicans. The amendment was passed during the second special legislative session, which convened on Aug. 7, 2021. 'iyoB@V374x(b:|vXW9\6w Some voters who have checked out the Republican and Democratic ballots ahead of the March 1 Texas primary election are curious about the propositions that appear on the GOP version. Texas is also suing the federal government for the right to use $3 billion in federal stimulus funds to pay for tax cuts. This Each party can put propositions on the primary ballot, and has done so often in the past. You can find information and resources about where to go to vote in VoteTexas.gov. So lets start there and go backward. STATE PROPOSITION 1 AND 2 EXPLAINED BY TEXAS SENATOR BETTENCOURT-OVER 65 SCHOOL TAXES AND HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS INCREASING According to the office of Sen. Bettencourt, there are on average 5.67 million homesteads in Texas, who could see a $175-$176 savings on their school property tax bill based on the current state average of property tax rates. SECTION 2. His goal is to save readers time, money and aggravation. The Republican Party of Texas said its 10 Primary ballot propositions are opinion polls, not policy referendums. As a result, school districts started compressing their tax rates, and people started seeing reductions. Proposition A asks voters whether they want to decriminalize marijuana (officially) and to ban police use of "no-knock" warrants. Under Texas law, a proposition on a ballot must be the same as it's written in the state's constitution. Voters dediced on the two propositions on May 7, 2022. Texans should not lose their jobs, nor should students be penalized, for declining a COVID-19 vaccine. | Builders worked on new homes last December in Longviews Mission Creek subdivision. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. According to DimersBOT, Texas-Arlington (+12.5) is a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 135.5 points is considered an equal 50 But, Lavine added, he believes it's fair to allow people with disabilities and the elderly to have access to the lower tax rates. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the voters at an election to be held May 7, 2022. Texans should not lose their jobs, nor should students be penalized, for declining a COVID-19 vaccine. 4 0 obj Paxton Fails To Explain. The Watchdog has your back. (Plus, Ill be hosting my annual webinar on April 21. AUSTIN GOP primary voters in Texas approved all 10 proposals the state Republican Party placed on the March 1 ballot. Why does this decrease keep getting bigger, and when does it stop? Please help. An eligible person is entitled to receive both the exemption required by this subsection for all residence homesteads and any exemption adopted pursuant to Subsection (b) of this section, but the legislature shall provide by general law whether an eligible disabled or elderly person may receive both the additional exemption for the elderly and disabled authorized by this subsection and any exemption for the elderly or disabled adopted pursuant to Subsection (b) of this section. According to DimersBOT, Texas-Arlington (+12.5) is a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 135.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting. Webincreased exemption would take effect on January 1, 2022, and applies only to a tax year beginning on or after that date. Who wrote this garbage? This only relates to school taxes, which make up about half of a total property tax bill. The two proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot are: PROPOSITION 1: The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead. The 77-word ballot proposal has received criticism because of its length and because its written in a confusing way, filled with legalese. The first proposition would draw down property taxes for elderly and disabled Texans by reducing the amount they pay to public schools, which typically makes up most Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes. The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may 2:20 PM on Feb 23, 2022 CST Updated at 10:50 AM on Mar 2, 2022 CST. If you want money back on your tax bills, vote yes on both, he said. [1]. Property taxes have become a hot-button issue across Texas, with recent tax appraisals giving homeowners sticker shock. Two GOP Legislators In Harris County Want To Let The State Mealer Files Election Challenge Against Hidalgo On Jan. 6 Anniversary, Tatum: Harris County Election Systems In Need Of Immediate Upgrades. Sami Sparber. Here is a breakdown of each of them, including ballot language and what they mean. Lavine also added, from Every Texans perspective, this proposal was crafted in an equitable way. }Q#^]frf CS9@Si3p`ph4g-n1]}cD5Z!* Tobacco, What's on my ballot? Texas should ban chemical castration, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and genital mutilation surgery on all minor children for sex transition purposes. The second statewide proposition would raise the homestead exemption for school property taxes from $25,000 to $40,000. You are not voting to make a law but merely saying YES you agree or NO you do not agree with the statement. For voters concerned about the impact these propositions might have on school districts, Lavine said schools wont be affected. Next month, voters will have the opportunity to change the Texas Constitution. The Texas Newsroom has been digging into the two proposals, and has broken down each one of them. She writes on a wide variety of topics from breaking news to trending stories and manages KSATs daily digital content strategy. Join Dave Lieber and learn to be a super-consumer. Proposition 1: rodeo raffles Proposition 1 would allow charitable raffles at rodeo events. AUSTIN GOP primary voters in Texas approved all 10 proposals the state Republican Party placed on the March 1 ballot. Watch this free training video from Dave: https://youtu.be/uhUEUCNKGjc, Subscribe: PLEASE support The Watchdogs brand of straightforward journalism designed to save you time, money and aggravation. %PDF-1.7 Ten major state propositions are on the ballot. <>/Metadata 83 0 R/ViewerPreferences 84 0 R>> Texas should protect the integrity of our elections by verifying that registered voters are American citizens, restoring felony penalties and enacting civil penalties for vote fraud, and fighting any federal takeover of state elections. The legislature shall provide for formulas to protect school districts against all or part of the revenue loss incurred by the implementation of this subsection, Subsection (d) of this section, and Section 1-d-1 of this article. In the introduction to the propositions on its website, the Republican Party stated, "Keep in mind that this is an opinion poll of Republican voters and not a policy referendum. Ballotpedia features 395,397 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Approval of a proposal is non-binding and requires no government action, but rather signals voter support or opposition for an issue. Prop 1 would adjust the taxes paid toward public schools by those 65 years old and older and people with disabilities to match the same percentage as everyone Both Lavine and Quintero forecast homeowners would save somewhere between $175 to $180 a year or about $15 dollars a month if the measure passes. Get the latest politics news from North Texas and beyond. Public policy. Amid this backdrop, voters now have the opportunity to decide on two constitutional amendments which experts say could help slow property tax increases. I apologize ahead of time. <> I expect there's going to be more done, obviously, than this, Bettencourt said. PROPOSITION 1: The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem yH^_? Lt. Gov. And Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington leapfrogged 23%. Thats why the savings are supposed to increase each year. "[1], The Republican Party placed 10 nonbinding propositions on March 1 primary ballots. Show us with your support. Show us with your support. Follow our latest reporting always at The Watchdog home page which features all recent columns. Two propositions will be on the statewide ballot. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. If theres a no vote, there will be no savings. Published November 4, 2019. Lawmakers say it amounts to a permanent $175 annual tax reduction for a typical homeowner. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. endobj This year there werent any ballot propositions in the Democratic primary. Texas should protect the integrity of our elections by verifying that registered voters are American citizens, restoring felony penalties and enacting civil penalties for vote fraud, and fighting any federal takeover of state elections. What this means is that for the first time, for those disabled or over 65, school tax bills will not only freeze but also drop year after year. Is there any way you could decipher this for me and probably many other voters as well so I can be informed? Voters dediced on the two propositions on See the full Republican and Democratic ballots. Constitutional amendments that receive a simple majority vote will be adopted. Texas voters will decide on a constitutional amendment related to a property tax reduction for elderly and disabled residents on May 7, 2022. Three years ago, state lawmakers capped school districts tax rates and required cities and counties to seek voter approval if they want to raise their total property tax revenue by 3.5% or more than the previous year. See also: Texas 2022 ballot measures. AUSTIN Texas Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza today drew the ballot order for the two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the Lavine said it gives a bigger benefit in terms of percentage income to those who need it the most, like low-income residents. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are eyeing a $12 billion surplus in state revenue to pay for some public school costs so districts may lower their property tax rates. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Facebook: Connect with The Watchdog on our Facebook group. In the coming weeks, Ill remind how to do it with a focus on explaining to the many newcomers whove arrived how the process works. Julie Moreno, Executive Producer/Digital Content. Best Bets for Texas-Arlington vs. Utah Valley. Proposition 2 would cost The Republican primaries were open, meaning all voters were able to vote in the election. She came to KSAT as a news producer in 2000. In general, the amount of property taxes a homeowner owes in a given year depends on the tax rates set by cities, counties and school districts where they live and the value of their home. Abbott has floated a taxpayer bill of rights that includes ideas to further cut school property tax rates, make property appraisals more transparent and limit local governments ability to take on new debt without first asking voters. The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from Prop 1 passed with 84% of voters casting their ballots for it and 16% against it. The only consolation is that Prop 2, the other one, is easy to understand. Two Texas Constitutional Amendments For 2022, Explained, office of Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Beto ORourke Carefully Threads Needle On Border Policy As Democrats Grapple With The Issue, Is Texas Facing An Invasion At The Border? Early voting starts Monday. After listening to him, I rewrote the question. State executives | Proposition 1 would cost the state more than $744 million from 2024 to 2026, according to a fiscal note from the Legislative Budget Board. Home values in the states major metropolitan areas have surged by double digits, prompting homeowners to fret that they will see a similar rise in their property tax bills though those dont necessarily go hand in hand. Texans affirm that our freedoms come from God and that the government should have no control over the conscience of individuals. The states high property taxes have taken center stage as Texas real estate market explodes and drives up home values. L"VjK}`8y{mc>SZ2%;wP~?:C q0AP. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the voters at an election to be held May 7, 2022. I asked him why all the gobbledygook? Copyright 2022 by KSAT - All rights reserved. by Brooke Park and Joshua Fechter Updated: 6:39 PM CDT April 27, 2022 TEXAS, USA Homeowners dealing with skyrocketing property tax bills could get some relief if voters pass two constitutional amendments on May 7. Proposition 1, Watchdog version: Do you approve of people who are disabled or over 65 who have frozen school property tax bills getting their school tax lowered year after year because state funding for school districts is increasing and picking up the difference? Box 12428 Does the May 7 vote mean anything? After producing thousands of newscasts, she transitioned to the digital team in 2015. Watchdog newsletter: Sign up for The Watchdogs FREE weekly newsletter to keep up: click here. Counties | if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; American Indian issues What it means: The amendment would increase the homestead exemption that homeowners can claim for school property taxes from $25,000 to $40,000. Two propositions, approved by the state Legislature, will appear on Texas ballots this year. Ballot measures, Who represents me? 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Under state law, the taxable value of an owners primary residence cant rise more than 10% in a given year if they have a homestead exemption. | The contest judge called his winning entries models of suspenseful storytelling and public service., * Helping the widow of Officer J.D. He said his group is publishing a guide to the text in the next few days. Treat yourself to a digital subscription (and make him look good!) 6/3Z lmHd*#NlmtZ-L17y,wppgbkvsBvd4`t8I.!]rO{O3O- H )% (h1f6~KQT+G9XG\Bs/%yHK\@1 In light of the federal governments refusal to defend the southern border, Texas should immediately deploy the National Guard, Texas Military Forces, and necessary state law enforcement to seal the border, enforce immigration laws, and deport illegal aliens. Texas parents and guardians should have the right to select schools, whether public or private, for their children, and the funding should follow the student. More: Best Prop Bets to Make Today. The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the Is Texas Education Agency Commissioner Undermining Public Schools? We would never explain why we did something. Some voters are confused about what these propositions mean as the explanatory statements provided by the Secretary of States office restate the text of the prop. <> (c)AAThis temporary provision expires January 1, 2023. Where ad valorem tax has previously been pledged for the payment of debt, the taxing officers of a school district may continue to levy and collect the tax against the value of homesteads exempted under this subsection until the debt is discharged if the cessation of the levy would impair the obligation of the contract by which the debt was created. They're recognizing the obvious, that Texas homesteads need it.. Unauthorized raffles can be considered illegal gambling under Texas law. The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.". Spread: Texas-Arlington +12.5 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% On a typical Texas home valued around $300,000, it will drop $109 next year and $124 in 2025. The state will use a $4.4 billion surplus to pay for the measure's first-year cost, but as of October, it was unclear where future funding would come from. Texas schools should teach students basic knowledge and American exceptionalism and reject Critical Race Theory and other curricula that promote Marxist doctrine and encourage division based on creed, race, or economic status. We dont comment on the work we do.. Proposition 1 will benefit property owners with over-65 or disabled exemptions on their homesteads. The projected savings under Proposition 2 are merely a sliver of any given homeowners property tax bill. The Republican-controlled Texas Legislature should end the practice of awarding committee chairmanships to Democrats. Because whether youre an over 65 homeowner or not, youll be some day.. The contest judge called his winning entries models of suspenseful storytelling and public service.". It would save the average homeowner about look into property tax reform measures or cuts ahead of the Texas Legislatures next session in January. 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