Editorial: Our recommendations for the 14 Texas constitutional amendments
By Express-News Editorial Board
October 20, 2023
Originally published by San Anotonio Express-News
People wait to vote in November of 2022 at the Brook Hollow Branch Library. Once again, it’s time for Texans to head to the polls. This time for a slate of constitutional amendments. William Luther/Staff
Texas voters can cast ballots this fall on a slate of 14 state constitutional amendments.
The decisions voters make on issues such as property taxes, state parks and higher education funding will be lasting.
Early voting begins Monday and runs through Nov. 3. Election Day is Nov. 7. We are offering our recommendations for these constitutional amendments. In addition to these recommendations, we encourage readers to review voting guides from the Express-News and the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area. Ballot language can also be found on the Bexar County elections website under “Generic Sample Ballot.”
Voter Guide: Nov. 7 Texas statewide election
…Proposition 14: This would create the Texas Centennial Parks Conservation Fund to create and maintain state parks. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department would administer this fund. Preserving open spaces so people can enjoy them is important to preserving the state’s cultural legacy and an appreciation of its history and natural landscape.
Our view: For
