/tags/texas-constitution Texas Constitution en-US Copyright Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:42:37 GMT /criminal-justice/2024-06-05/travis-county-da-jose-garza-files-suit-to-undo-governors-pardon-of-daniel-perry Perry was convicted of murdering Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:42:37 GMT /criminal-justice/2024-06-05/travis-county-da-jose-garza-files-suit-to-undo-governors-pardon-of-daniel-perry Andrew Weber /texas-news/2023-12-04/lawsuits-from-far-right-activists-throw-voter-approved-property-tax-cuts-into-limbo Senate Bill 6 was filed by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, in an effort to skirt a handful of lawsuits that could delay the implementation of changes approved by Texas voters in last month’s constitutional amendment election. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:32:46 GMT /texas-news/2023-12-04/lawsuits-from-far-right-activists-throw-voter-approved-property-tax-cuts-into-limbo Sergio Martínez-Beltrán /news/2023-11-08/north-texas-election-voter-turnout Tens of thousands of North Texans voted on 14 proposed amendments, but initial election night results showed some ballot measures had varying support county-by-county. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:33:35 GMT /news/2023-11-08/north-texas-election-voter-turnout Megan Cardona /government/2023-11-03/need-a-ride-on-election-day-dart-offers-free-rides-to-the-polls People who show a valid voter registration card on Election Day can ride DART for free. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:00:00 GMT /government/2023-11-03/need-a-ride-on-election-day-dart-offers-free-rides-to-the-polls Juan Salinas II /government/2023-10-31/north-texas-early-voter-turnout-could-exceed-past-off-year-totals Early voting in the 2023 Texas elections ends Nov. 3. There are 14 propositions on the ballot for North Texans that could potentially change the state constitution. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:00:00 GMT /government/2023-10-31/north-texas-early-voter-turnout-could-exceed-past-off-year-totals Megan Cardona /texas-news/2022-09-29/texas-court-confirms-the-attorney-general-cant-unilaterally-prosecute-election-cases Texas’ highest criminal court once again said the attorney general needs permission from local prosecutors to pursue election cases. Attorney General Ken Paxton had fought that decision. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2022-09-29/texas-court-confirms-the-attorney-general-cant-unilaterally-prosecute-election-cases Alejandro Serrano | The Texas Tribune /politics/2022-05-02/5-answers-to-common-questions-about-the-texas-constitutional-amendments-on-the-ballot If passed, both initiatives would amend the Texas Constitution. According to economists and experts, the changes could help slow down property tax increases. Mon, 02 May 2022 22:02:06 GMT /politics/2022-05-02/5-answers-to-common-questions-about-the-texas-constitutional-amendments-on-the-ballot Sergio Martínez-Beltrán /texas-news/2022-04-27/confused-by-the-proposed-amendments-on-the-ballot-in-texas-heres-a-translation At a time when home appraisals are soaring, economists say the two propositions could help slow the increase of property taxes in Texas. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:52:48 GMT /texas-news/2022-04-27/confused-by-the-proposed-amendments-on-the-ballot-in-texas-heres-a-translation Sergio Martínez-Beltrán /politics/2022-01-26/gov-greg-abbott-taps-into-parent-anger-to-fuel-reelection-campaign Abbott promises a “parental bill of rights” amendment to the Texas Constitution. Current education code already provides an array of parent protections when it comes to schools. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:57:56 GMT /politics/2022-01-26/gov-greg-abbott-taps-into-parent-anger-to-fuel-reelection-campaign Brian Lopez | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2021-11-03/texas-voters-back-long-term-care-residents-right-to-in-person-visits Texas voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 6 on Tuesday in response to restrictions imposed on long-term care facilities during the pandemic. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:41:37 GMT /texas-news/2021-11-03/texas-voters-back-long-term-care-residents-right-to-in-person-visits Joseph Leahy | The Texas Newsroom