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Texas 2009 ballot measures
In 2009, voters decided on 11 statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 3.
- The 11 measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved all 11 measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 2009
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 10 | Term limits | Set term limits up to four years for elected members of emergency services district boards. |
|
759,059 (73%) |
279,566 (27%) |
|
| Proposition 11 | Eminent domain | Prohibit government land acquisition for non-public use and require individual property assessments for blight before labelled as blighted. |
|
848,651 (81%) |
198,822 (19%) |
|
| Proposition 1 | Budgets | Authorize financing for buffer zone purchases near military installations to prevent encroachment and for infrastructure projects supporting the installation. |
|
580,030 (55%) |
470,746 (45%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Taxes; Property | Allow the legislature to tax a residence homestead based on the value of that property |
|
722,427 (68%) |
336,559 (32%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Taxes; Property | Provide uniform standards and procedures for property appraisal for tax purposes. |
|
691,294 (66%) |
363,703 (34%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Education; Budgets | Create the national research university fund to support state universities' national prominence, utilizing resources from the higher education fund. |
|
593,773 (57%) |
453,319 (43%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Taxes | Allow homestead taxation based on residential value, a board of equalizations by adjoining appraisal entities, and uniform appraisal standards. |
|
631,365 (62%) |
390,080 (38%) |
|
| 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. |
|
672,285 (66%) |
351,036 (34%) |
|
| Proposition 7 | Military service | Allow members of the Texas State Guard and other state military forces to hold civil offices. |
|
764,994 (73%) |
281,855 (27%) |
|
| Proposition 8 | Healthcare facility; Veterans | Authorize the state to allocate funds, property, and resources for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of veterans hospitals. |
|
789,703 (75%) |
265,627 (25%) |
|
| Proposition 9 | Property | Provide protections for public beach access and use. |
|
805,362 (77%) |
241,522 (23%) |
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