Constitutional Amendments

The proposed amendments range from banning a state wealth tax to giving cost-of-living raises to some retired teachers.

The higher turnout in the Austin area is likely due to Proposition A, which would require the city to hire hundreds more police officers. Voter turnout statewide, though, is down slightly from 2019.

November’s election ballot is packed with lots of local items – from city council races to school bonds – but there are also seven proposals to amend the…