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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures in Texas, including 25 ballot measures on May 7 and ballot measures on November 8.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Austin voters decided an initiative to decriminalize marijuana and prohibit the use of no-knock warrants
  • In 2022, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2022, the project's scope includes Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, and San Antonio.

    Ballotpedia covered a selection of policing-related ballot measures and election-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

    Election dates

    November 8

    Collin County

    See also: Collin County, Texas ballot measures

    Plano Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Property Tax Increase Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported levying an ad valorem property tax at a rate of $1,259.75 per $100,000 of assessed property value for the maintenance and operation of the school district.

    A "no" vote opposed levying an ad valorem property tax at a rate of $1,259.75 per $100,000 of assessed property value for the maintenance and operation of the school district.

    Plano Independent School District, Texas, Proposition B, Facilities Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to issue $1,172,976 in bonds for school facilities and vehicles and levying a tax for bond repayment.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to issue $1,172,976 in bonds for school facilities and vehicles and levying a tax for bond repayment.

    Plano Independent School District, Texas, Proposition C, Technology Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to issue $173,450,000 in bonds for school technology equipment and levying a tax for bond repayment.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to issue $173,450,000 in bonds for school technology equipment and levying a tax for bond repayment.

    Plano Independent School District, Texas, Proposition D, Recreational Facilities Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to issue $130,000,000 in bonds for school recreational and extracurricular facilities and levying a tax for bond repayment.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to issue $130,000,000 in bonds for school recreational and extracurricular facilities and levying a tax for bond repayment.

    Plano Independent School District, Texas, Proposition E, Athletic Facilities Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to issue $19,212,000 in bonds for district athletic facilities and levying a tax for bond repayment.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to issue $19,212,000 in bonds for district athletic facilities and levying a tax for bond repayment.


    Dallas County

    See also: Dallas County, Texas ballot measures

    Dallas, Texas, Proposition A, Hotel Tax Increase for Fair Park and Convention Center Renovation Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported increasing the city's hotel tax by 2% for a total maximum rate of 15% to fund renovations of the convention center and fair park.

    A "no" vote opposed increasing the city's hotel tax by 2% for a total maximum rate of 15% to fund renovations of the convention center and fair park.


    El Paso County

    See also: El Paso County, Texas ballot measures

    El Paso, Texas, Proposition A, Streets, Sidewalks, and Traffic Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported issuing $246.48 million in bonds for street improvements, such as sidewalks, streetscapes, and traffic controls and planning and requiring a tax sufficient to make repayments for the bond.

    A "no" vote opposed issuing $246.48 million in bonds for street improvements, such as sidewalks, streetscapes, and traffic controls and planning and requiring a tax sufficient to make repayments for the bond.

    El Paso, Texas, Proposition B, Parks and Recreation Facilities Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported issuing $20.8 million in bonds for parks and recreation facilities and requiring a tax sufficient to make repayments for the bond.

    A "no" vote opposed issuing $20.8 million in bonds for parks and recreation facilities and requiring a tax sufficient to make repayments for the bond.

    El Paso, Texas, Proposition C, Renewable Energy and Efficiency Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported issuing $5.2 million in bonds for renewable energy and resource-use efficiency improvements and planning and requiring a tax sufficient to make repayments for the bond.

    A "no" vote opposed issuing $5.2 million in bonds for renewable energy and resource-use efficiency improvements and planning and requiring a tax sufficient to make repayments for the bond.


    Harris County

    See also: Harris County, Texas ballot measures

    Harris County, Texas, Proposition A, Public Safety Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the county to issue $100 million in bonds to fund public safety facilities and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the county to issue $100 million in bonds to fund public safety facilities and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    Harris County, Texas, Proposition B, Transportation Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the county to issue $900 million in bonds to fund transportation projects, including road maintenance, bike lanes, and bridges, and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the county to issue $900 million in bonds to fund transportation projects and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    Harris County, Texas, Proposition C, Parks and Recreation Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the county to issue $200 million in bonds to fund parks and recreational facilities and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the county to issue $200 million in bonds to fund parks and recreational facilities and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    Houston, Texas, Proposition A, Police and Fire Departments Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the county to issue $277 million in bonds to fund equipment and facilities for the city's police and fire departments and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the county to issue $277 million in bonds to fund equipment and facilities for the city's police and fire departments and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    Houston, Texas, Proposition B, Parks and Recreational Facilities Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the county to issue $60 million in bonds to fund the city's parks and recreational facilities and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the county to issue $60 million in bonds to fund the city's parks and recreational facilities and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    Houston, Texas, Proposition C, Animal Shelter Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the county to issue $47 million in bonds to fund the city's animal shelter and care services and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the county to issue $47 million in bonds to fund the city's animal shelter and care services and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    Houston, Texas, Proposition D, Public Health and Wellness Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $33 million in bonds to fund facilities supporting public health and wellness and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $33 million in bonds to fund facilities supporting public health and wellness and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    Houston, Texas, Proposition E, City Administrative Buildings Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $29 million in bonds to fund improvements to city administrative buildings and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $29 million in bonds to fund improvements to city administrative buildings and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    Houston, Texas, Proposition F, Public Library System Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $26 million in bonds to fund improvements to the public library system and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $26 million in bonds to fund improvements to the public library system and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    Houston, Texas, Proposition G, Waste Management Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $6 million in bonds to fund the city's waste management and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $6 million in bonds to fund the city's waste management and levying a tax to repay the bonds.


    Lubbock County

    See also: Lubbock County, Texas ballot measures

    Lubbock, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported issuing $200.0 million in general obligation bonds to provide funding for public improvements, such as street improvements, sidewalks, utility line relocations and traffic signals, and storm-drainage facilities.

    A "no" vote opposed issuing $200.0 million in general obligation bonds to provide funding for public improvements, such as street improvements, sidewalks, utility line relocations and traffic signals, and storm-drainage facilities.


    Nueces County

    See also: Nueces County, Texas ballot measures

    Corpus Christi, Texas, Proposition A, Infrastructure Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $92.5 million in bonds for street infrastructure projects and levying a tax for bond repayment.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $92.5 million in bonds for street infrastructure projects and levying a tax for bond repayment.

    Corpus Christi, Texas, Proposition B, Parks and Recreation Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $20 million in bonds for parks and recreation projects and levying a tax for bond repayment.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $20 million in bonds for parks and recreation projects and levying a tax for bond repayment.

    Corpus Christi, Texas, Proposition C, Police and Fire Facilities Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $10 million in bonds for improvements to police and fire facilities and levying a tax for bond repayment.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $10 million in bonds for improvements to police and fire facilities and levying a tax for bond repayment.

    Corpus Christi, Texas, Proposition D, Public Libraries Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $2.5 million in bonds for public library renovations and levying a tax for bond repayment.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $2.5 million in bonds for public library renovations and levying a tax for bond repayment.


    Tarrant County

    See also: Tarrant County, Texas ballot measures

    Arlington, Texas, Proposition A, Mayoral and City Council Term Limits Charter Amendment (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported this charter amendment to:

    • make the terms of mayor and city council members three years;
    • establish a 9-year term limit for the mayor and 9-year term limit for city council members; and
    • provide for staggered terms of office.

    A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment, thereby maintaining the existing term limit of three 2-year terms for mayor and city council members.


    Travis County

    See also: Travis County, Texas ballot measures

    Austin, Texas, Proposition A, Housing for Certain Income Levels Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $350 million in bonds to fund housing projects for households at certain income levels and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $350 million in bonds to fund housing projects for households at certain income levels and levying a tax to repay the bonds.

    Austin Community College District, Texas, Proposition A, Facilities Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to issue $770 million to fund building improvements for workforce training and general education programs and levy a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to issue $770 million to fund building improvements for workforce training and general education programs and levy a tax to repay the bonds.

    Austin Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, School Facilities Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to issue $2,316,025,000 to fund school facility renovations and construction and levy a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to issue $2,316,025,000 to fund school facility renovations and construction and levy a tax to repay the bonds.

    Austin Independent School District, Texas, Proposition B, Technology Systems Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to issue $75,541,000 to fund improvements to technology systems and levy a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to issue $75,541,000 to fund improvements to technology systems and levy a tax to repay the bonds.

    Austin Independent School District, Texas, Proposition C, Stadium Facilities Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to issue $47,434,000 to fund improvements to stadium facilities and levy a tax to repay the bonds.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to issue $47,434,000 to fund improvements to stadium facilities and levy a tax to repay the bonds.


    May 7

    Voters in Austin, San Antonio, and Forth Worth decided on 25 local ballot measures on May 7, 2022.

    Bexar County

    See also: Bexar County, Texas ballot measures

    San Antonio, Texas, Proposition A, Streets and Sidewalks Projects Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $471,557,000 in bonds to fund projects on streets, bridges, and sidewalks.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $471,557,000 in bonds to fund projects on streets, bridges, and sidewalks.

    San Antonio, Texas, Proposition B, Drainage and Flood Projects Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $169,873,000 in bonds to fund flood control and drainage projects.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $169,873,000 in bonds to fund flood control and drainage projects.

    San Antonio, Texas, Proposition C, Parks and Recreation Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $271,915,000 in bonds to fund parks and recreation projects.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $271,915,000 in bonds to fund parks and recreation projects.

    San Antonio, Texas, Proposition D, Library and Cultural Facilities Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $58,375,000 in bonds to fund projects on library and cultural facilities.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $58,375,000 in bonds to fund projects on library and cultural facilities.

    San Antonio, Texas, Proposition E, Public Safety Facilities Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $78,280,000 in bonds to fund projects on public safety facilities.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $78,280,000 in bonds to fund projects on public safety facilities.

    San Antonio, Texas, Proposition F, Housing Projects Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $150,000,000 in bonds to fund projects related to housing.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $150,000,000 in bonds to fund projects related to housing.


    Tarrant County

    See also: Tarrant County, Texas ballot measures

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition A, Roads and Transportation Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $369,218,300 in bonds and levy property taxes to repay the bonds in order to fund improvements to streets, road drainage, sidewalks, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $369,218,300 in bonds and levy property taxes to repay the bonds in order to fund improvements to streets, road drainage, sidewalks, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition B, Park and Recreation Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $123,955,500 in bonds and levy property taxes to repay the bonds in order to fund park and recreation improvements.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $123,955,500 in bonds and levy property taxes to repay the bonds in order to fund park and recreation improvements.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition C, Library Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $12,505,200 in bonds and levy property taxes to repay the bonds in order to fund public library improvements.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $12,505,200 in bonds and levy property taxes to repay the bonds in order to fund public library improvements.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition D, Police and Fire Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $39,321,000 in bonds and levy property taxes to repay the bonds in order to fund police and fire public safety improvements.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $39,321,000 in bonds and levy property taxes to repay the bonds in order to fund police and fire public safety improvements.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition E, Open Space Improvement Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $15 million in bonds and levy property taxes to repay the bonds in order to fund natural area and open space improvements.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $15 million in bonds and levy property taxes to repay the bonds in order to fund natural area and open space improvements.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition F, Mayor and City Council Salary Amendment (May 2022):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to increase the salary of the mayor from $29,000 per year to half of the average salary of city department heads (estimated at $99,653) and the salaries of city council members from $25,000 per year to half of the average salary of assistant department heads (estimated at $76,727).

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to set the salary for the mayor at half of the average salary of city department heads (estimated at $99,653) and the salaries of city council members at half of the average salary of assistant department heads (estimated at $76,727), thereby leaving in place the existing salaries of $29,000 per year and $25,000 per year for the mayor and city council members, respectively.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition G, Metes and Bounds Description Not Required for Census-Based Redistricting Amendment (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to state that metes and bounds descriptions are not required for city council redistricting when the redistricting is done because of population changes reported by recent census data.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to state that metes and bounds descriptions are not required for city council redistricting when the redistricting is done because of population changes reported by recent census data.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition H, Delete Language on the Option of Certain Officials to Request a Public Hearing before Removal Amendment (May 2022):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to remove language about the option of the following appointees and employees having the option of requesting a public city council hearing about their removal if they are removed within six months of starting service:

    • city manager,
    • department directors appointed by the city manager,
    • city attorney, and
    • internal auditor.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to remove language about the option of the following appointees and employees having the option of requesting a public city council hearing about their removal if they are removed within six months of starting service:

    • city manager,
    • department directors appointed by the city manager,
    • city attorney, and
    • internal auditor.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition I, Increase Time to Review Signature Petitions Amendment (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to increase the time the city secretary has to review signatures for recall and initiative petitions from 10 days to 25 days.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to increase the time the city secretary has to review signatures for recall and initiative petitions from 10 days to 25 days.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition J, Remove Language Giving the City Department of Finance Responsibility for Tax Collection Amendment (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to remove language giving the city department of finance the responsibility of tax collection, something the county does under existing practice.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to remove language giving the city department of finance the responsibility of tax collection, something the county does under existing practice.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition K, Delete Language on Department of Public Health Amendment (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to delete the chapter on a department of public health, whose functions were performed by the county as of 2022.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to delete the chapter on a department of public health, whose functions were performed by the county as of 2022.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition L, Notice of Sale Publication Requirements Amendment (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to require publication of notice of the sale of city property valued at more than $125,000 once in the city's official newspaper and for four weeks on the city's website, thereby leaving the existing requirement that the sale be published once per week for four consecutive weeks in the city's official newspaper.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to require publication of notice of the sale of city property valued at more than $125,000 once in the city's official newspaper and for four weeks on the city's website, thereby leaving the existing requirement that the sale be published once per week for four consecutive weeks in the city's official newspaper.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition M, Clarify Payment Requirement for Sidewalk and Curb Abutting Private Property Amendment (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to clarify that the city is not required to charge the owners of property abutting sidewalks and curbs for the construction of the sidewalks and curbs.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to clarify that the city is not required to charge the owners of property abutting sidewalks and curbs for the construction of the sidewalks and curbs.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition N, Tax Assessor and Collector Assessment Deadline Amendment (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to set deadlines for the city tax assessor and collector to submit assessments of property in the city to the city council according to deadlines set by state law.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to set deadlines for the city tax assessor and collector to submit assessments of property in the city to the city council according to deadlines set by state law, thereby leaving existing language in the charter setting the deadline to be the first day in August or as soon after that as practicable.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition O, Delete Chapter Requiring Public Service Corporations to File Annual Reports Amendment (May 2022):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to delete the chapter requiring public service corporations to file annual reports.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to delete the chapter requiring public service corporations to file annual reports.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition P, Allow Advertising Contract to Be Longer Than One Year Amendment (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to allow the official advertising contract to be longer than one year.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to allow the official advertising contract to be longer than one year.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition Q, Annexation Elections Amendment (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to state that annexation elections are to be conducted according to state laws by the city or by county officials contracted by the city.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to state that annexation elections are to be conducted according to state laws by the city or by county officials contracted by the city.

    Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition R, Independent Auditor Duties Amendment (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to:

    • state that the duties of the city's independent auditor consist of auditing financial statements and evaluating and giving an opinion on them relative to generally accepted accounting principles;
    • repeal specific requirements for balance sheets accompanying all of the auditor's statements; and 
    • repeal a printed copy requirement for auditor reports.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to:

    • state that the duties of the city's independent auditor consist of auditing financial statements and evaluating and giving an opinion on them relative to generally accepted accounting principles;
    • repeal specific requirements for balance sheets accompanying all of the auditor's statements; and
    • repeal a printed copy requirement for auditor reports.


    Travis County

    See also: Travis County, Texas ballot measures

    Austin, Texas, Proposition A, Marijuana Decriminalization and Prohibit No-Knock Warrants Initiative (May 2022):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city's code to add a new section to prohibit Austin police from issuing any citations or making any arrests for misdemeanor marijuana possession offenses and to prohibit the use of no-knock warrants.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city's code to add a new section to prohibit Austin police from issuing any citations or making any arrests for misdemeanor marijuana possession offenses and to prohibit the use of no-knock warrants.


    Statewide ballot measures

    See also: Texas 2022 local ballot measures
    Typ Titel Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 1 Authorize the Legislature to reduce the school tax limits for senior and disabled residents to reflect reductions passed as statute from the preceding tax year

    Approveda

    1,128,380 (87%)

    168,141 (13%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 2 Increase the homestead exemption for school district taxes from $25,000 to $40,000

    Approveda

    1,112,961 (85%)

    197,120 (15%)


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