投票支持降低财产税!

Constitutional amendments supported by 德州2021十大正规彩票app经纪人® also will protect the right to farm and invest in water, 能源, 宽带基础设施.

德州2021十大正规彩票app经纪人® is supporting five of the 14 proposed constitutional amendments on the 11月ember 7 statewide ballot (early voting October 11月23日ember 3).

State of Texas Proposition 4 would deliver the biggest property tax relief package in Texas history by raising the homestead tax exemption to $100,000美元(原价40美元),000) and authorizing the state to send more money to local school districts (also referred to as “compression”). 这些变化将有助于减少业主和非宅基地财产的财产税.

Proposition 1 would enshrine in the Texas Constitution certain rights related to agricultural activities on private property. 命题6, 7, 8个州建立基金，对该州的水资源进行投资, 电, 宽带基础设施.

The association has not taken a position for or against the other nine amendments on the ballot.

提案一-
保护农业权利

投票语言: 宪法修正案保护从事农业的权利, 牧场, 木材生产, 园艺, 野生动物管理.

分析: While current statutes protect the ability to engage in agricultural activities on private property, this amendment will preserve those rights in the constitution to protect against future efforts to weaken these rights. State agencies and local authorities will retain the ability to regulate activities to protect natural resources and to address issues related to public safety and animal welfare.

提案四-
提供物业税宽减

投票语言: The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a temporary limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes¹; to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads from $40,000 to $100,000²; to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts³; to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations⁴; and to authorize the legislature to provide for a four-year term of office for a member of the board of directors of certain appraisal districts⁵.

分析: 如果通过，第4号提案将为德州人提供急需的财产税减免. 该提案将与公立学校税收相关的宅地免税额从40美元提高,000 to $100,000. The lead bill author for this legislation projects the average Texas homeowner under age 65 can expect about $1,每年节省300美元的税收因为这次财产税改革. 65岁以上的人平均每年可以节省1450美元.

提案六-
建立德州水基金

投票语言: The constitutional amendment creating the Texas water fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.

分析: 6号提案的通过将为保护我们的水质提供重要的资金来源, 确保德州人有充足的清洁用水，并保护2021十大正规彩票app价值, 经济活动, 以及未来的增长. The amendment creates a dedicated fund outside of the state’s general revenue fund to invest in upgrades and repairs to the state’s existing water infrastructure and pay for new water projects to meet the needs of a growing population.

提案七-
建立德州能源基金

投票语言: The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas Energy Fund to support the construction, 维护, 现代化, 以及发电设施的运行.

分析: Proposition 7 seeks to ensure that the Texas 能源 grid can meet the demands of tomorrow—keeping Texas an attractive option for people and businesses. The Texas Energy Fund would support the 维护 and repair of existing 电-generating infrastructure, 以及建设新项目，以提高电网的容量和可靠性.

提案八-
设立宽带基础设施基金

投票语言: The constitutional amendment creating the broadband infrastructure fund to expand high-speed broadband access and assist in the financing of connectivity projects.

分析: Proposition 8 elevates real estate values by bringing critical broadband infrastructure to areas in need of service—both urban and rural. Establishing high-speed internet service in more areas of the state supports economic development, 增加住房选择, 并为德州人提供更多的就业和其他机会.