Texas 1997 ballot measures
In 1997, voters decided on 15 statewide ballot measures in Texas. On August 9, voters decided on one measure. On November 4, voters decided on 14 measures.
- The 15 measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved 13 (87%) and rejected two (13%) measures.
On the ballot
August 9, 1997
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Taxes | Increase the residence homestead school property tax exemption from $5,000 to $15,000 and provide for the transfer of the tax limitation to another qualified homestead for persons over the age of 65 |
|
693,522 (94%) |
45,619 (6%) |
November 4, 1997
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 10 | Budgets | Limit spending from the victims of crime compensation funds to victim-related compensation, services, or assistance. |
|
763,646 (69%) |
345,563 (31%) |
|
| Proposition 11 | Budgets | Limit the amount of state debt payable from the general revenue fund. |
|
742,798 (68%) |
350,317 (32%) |
|
| Proposition 12 | Judiciary | Establish a deadline for supreme court action on a motion for a rehearing. |
|
858,513 (77%) |
253,254 (23%) |
|
| Proposition 13 | Budgets | Establish the Texas Tomorrow Fund for prepaid higher education tuition as a constitutionally protected trust fund. |
|
811,873 (72%) |
314,516 (28%) |
|
| Proposition 14 | Administration; Law enforcement | Allow the legislature to set qualifications for constables. |
|
869,156 (78%) |
244,472 (22%) |
|
| Proposition 1 | Judiciary; Local government | Allow municipal court judges to concurrently hold multiple civil offices. |
|
423,793 (37%) |
731,044 (63%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Taxes | Set limits on increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads for property tax purposes. |
|
852,031 (76%) |
273,957 (24%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Water; Taxes | Provided exemptions or relief from ad valorem taxes on property with water conservation initiatives. |
|
681,060 (62%) |
420,923 (38%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Constitutional wording | Remove duplicate numbering and certain obsolete provisions in the Texas Constitution. |
|
865,397 (79%) |
232,350 (21%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Judiciary | Allow the supreme court to conduct business anywhere in the state. |
|
665,617 (59%) |
458,791 (41%) |
|
| Proposition 6 | Budgets | Allow the Texas growth fund to invest in businesses without requiring them to disclose investments in South Africa or Namibia. |
|
562,535 (50%) |
564,070 (50%) |
|
| Proposition 7 | Water; Bonds | Authorize the Texas Water Development Board to transfer bond authorizations between water supply, water quality, and flood control categories for optimal fund use. |
|
707,498 (64%) |
398,795 (36%) |
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| Proposition 8 | Housing; Banking | Expand the types of home equity liens a lender could place against a homestead. |
|
698,870 (60%) |
474,443 (40%) |
|
| Proposition 9 | Taxes | Authorize an ad valorem tax rate of five cents per $100 valuation in rural fire districts in Harris County. |
|
558,400 (53%) |
492,666 (47%) |
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