The 17 Texas Constitutional Amendments on the ballot explained

TEXAS (KTAL/KMSS) — On November 4, 2025, 17 constitutional amendments are on the ballot for Texas voters. In an ongoing series, we explained what the amendments say, what they mean, why they are on the ballot, and the arguments for and against their passage.

Links to our breakdown of all upcoming amendments are included here for convenience.

This is not meant to be a comprehensive breakdown of these amendments or a voting guide; rather, it is an overview of the basics.

Texas Proposition 1: Boosting TSTC infrastructure and education

Texas Proposition 2: Permanently banning capital gains taxes

Texas Proposition 3: Limiting pretrial release for violent crimes

Texas Proposition 4: Funding the future of water infrastructure

Texas Proposition 5: Tax exemption for animal feed inventory

Texas Proposition 6: No taxes on stock trading, securities market

Texas Proposition 7: Tax break for veterans’ widows

Texas Proposition 8: Inheritance taxes eliminated forever

Texas Proposition 9: Changing the taxes on business inventory, equipment

Texas Proposition 10: Temporary tax relief for Texas fire victims