FAIRCLOTH: Vote on the 2017 Constitutional Amendments Today

State Representative Wayne Faircloth Today is the last day of early voting.  If you havent voted yet please do so.  The Uniform Election will take place on Tuesday November 7 2017.  If you have any questions or need more information please visit http://www.votetexas.gov/. For your convenience I have included the actual ballot language for the Constitutional Amendments along with a brief description of each proposition below: Proposition 1 (H.J.R.21) The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provision of the Texas Constitution. Provides certain disabled veterans or their surviving spouses with property tax exemptions. Proposition 1 would allow a disabled veteran or their surviving spouse to receive a property tax exemption if their house was donated or sold to them at less than market value by a charity. Proposition 2 (S.J.R.60) The constitutional amendment to establish a lower amount for expenses that can be charged to a borrower and removing certain financing expense limitations for a home equity loan establishing certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan changing certain options for the refinancing of home equity loans changing the threshold for an advance of a home equity line of credit and allowing home equity loans on agricultural homesteads. Authorizes a number of changes to current standards surrounding home equity. Proposition 2 would establish a lower amount for expenses that can be charged to a borrower and remove certain financing expense limitations for a home equity loan establish certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan change certain options for the refinancing of home equity loans change the threshold for an advance of a home equity line of credit and allow home equity loans on agricultural homesteads. Proposition 3 (S.J.R.34) The constitutional amendment limiting the service of certain officeholders appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate after the expiration of the persons term of office. Limits the service of certain appointed officeholders after the expiration of the persons term of office. Proposition 3 would limit political appointees to only serve beyond their term in office until the ending of the legislative session that follows the expiration date of their term. Proposition 4 (S.J.R. 6) The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional. Requires a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to a state statute. Proposition 4 authorizes the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and allows the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional. Proposition 5 (H.J.R. 100) The constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles. Permits professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles. Proposition 5 would permit the foundations of sports teams to conduct charitable raffles at games hosted at the their home venue. Proposition 6 (S.J.R. 1) The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. Provides a property tax exemption to the surviving spouse of a first responder who is either killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. Proposition 6 would provide relief to the families of fallen first responders by exempting the surviving spouse of a fallen first responder from all or part of the market value of their home. Proposition 7 (H.J.R. 37) The constitutional amendment relating to legislative authority to permit credit unions and other financial institutions to award prizes by lot to promote savings. Permits credit unions and other financial institutions to award prizes to promote savings. Proposition 7 would allow qualifying banks credit unions and other financial institutions to conduct promotional activities including raffles if it encourages money savings.