texas proposition 1
PROPOSITION 1: Building Texas’ Workforce Future
This November 2025, Texans will vote on Proposition 1 (SJR 59), a bipartisan constitutional amendment that would create a permanent funding stream for the Texas State Technical College System (TSTC). At its core, Prop 1 is about whether we invest in Texans who want the training and tools they need for good-paying jobs.
📖 Read the full text of SJR 59 (Prop 1): 89(R) SJR 59 - Enrolled Version
📑 Read the Senate Research Center’s Bill Analysis
Technical colleges train the welders, electricians, medical technicians, and IT specialists who keep our economy strong—but this kind of training requires expensive equipment and modern facilities. Prop 1 ensures TSTC has a constitutionally protected source of funding to meet these needs, while prohibiting spending on athletics or other non-academic projects.
👉 Want to know why this bipartisan amendment is sparking pushback from “limited government” groups—and why we think it’s a powerful step toward opportunity and fairness in Texas? Read our full breakdown on Substack, where we explain what Prop 1 really does, why it matters, and how investing in technical training strengthens freedom for working Texans.
Continue reading on Substack → Proposition 1: Investing in Texas Jobs and Skills