texas propositions 6 & 8

pROPositionS 6 & 8: LOCKING IN PRIVILEGE, LOCKING OUT THE FUTURE

Two amendments on the 2025 ballot are being sold as protection for ordinary Texans. In reality, they lock in permanent privileges for the wealthiest players in finance and the heirs of billionaires. Both tax bans would take away tools future generations could use to balance the tax system, while guaranteeing the wealthy are shielded from ever paying their fair share.

  • 📖 Read the full text of HJR 4 (Prop 6) 89(R) HJR 4 - Enrolled version

    📜 Read the Senate Research Center’s Bill Analyses for Prop 6

  • 📖 Read the full text of HJR 2 (Prop 8) 89(R) HJR 2 -Enrolled version

    📜 Read the Senate Research Center’s Bill Analyses for Prop 8

👉 Want to know who really benefits, why some Democrats joined Republicans in voting yes, and how misleading language like “death tax” erodes trust? Read our full breakdown on Substack, where we explain what it really does and why it matters.

Continue reading on Substack → Propositions 6 & 8: Locking in Privilege, Locking Out the Future

HJR 4 Layout and proposed amendments

REP. MEYERS EXPLAINS LAYOUT OF HJR 4 (PROP 6)

REP. RODRIGUEZ RAMOS AMENDMENT 1 TO HJR 4 (PROP 6)

REP. RODRIGUEZ RAMOS AMENDMENT 2 TO HJR 4 (PROP 6)

REP. RODRIGUEZ RAMOS AMENDMENT 3 TO HJR 4 (PROP 6)

HJR 2 testimony

REP. TALARICO QUESTIONS REP. GEREN ON HJR 2 (PROP 8)

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