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Texas 2009 ballot measures

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In 2009, voters decided on 11 statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 3.

On the ballot

November 3, 2009

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Proposition 10 Term limits Set term limits up to four years for elected members of emergency services district boards.

Approveda

759,059 (73%)

279,566 (27%)

LRCA

Proposition 11 Eminent domain Prohibit government land acquisition for non-public use and require individual property assessments for blight before labelled as blighted.

Approveda

848,651 (81%)

198,822 (19%)

LRCA

Proposition 1 Budgets Authorize financing for buffer zone purchases near military installations to prevent encroachment and for infrastructure projects supporting the installation.

Approveda

580,030 (55%)

470,746 (45%)

LRCA

Proposition 2 Taxes; Property Allow the legislature to tax a residence homestead based on the value of that property

Approveda

722,427 (68%)

336,559 (32%)

LRCA

Proposition 3 Taxes; Property Provide uniform standards and procedures for property appraisal for tax purposes.

Approveda

691,294 (66%)

363,703 (34%)

LRCA

Proposition 4 Education; Budgets Create the national research university fund to support state universities' national prominence, utilizing resources from the higher education fund.

Approveda

593,773 (57%)

453,319 (43%)

LRCA

Proposition 5 Taxes Allow homestead taxation based on residential value, a board of equalizations by adjoining appraisal entities, and uniform appraisal standards.

Approveda

631,365 (62%)

390,080 (38%)

LRCA

Proposition 6 Veterans; Bonds Authorize the sale of state bonds to finance land and home loans for Texas veterans, ensuring outstanding bonds do not exceed limits.

Approveda

672,285 (66%)

351,036 (34%)

LRCA

Proposition 7 Military service Allow members of the Texas State Guard and other state military forces to hold civil offices.

Approveda

764,994 (73%)

281,855 (27%)

LRCA

Proposition 8 Healthcare facility; Veterans Authorize the state to allocate funds, property, and resources for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of veterans hospitals.

Approveda

789,703 (75%)

265,627 (25%)

LRCA

Proposition 9 Property Provide protections for public beach access and use.

Approveda

805,362 (77%)

241,522 (23%)


See also

Texas

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