Texas Proposition 13 results: Voters pass amendment aimed at increasing homestead tax exemption

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Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 13, which would increase the homestead tax exemption for school districts.

SJR 2 would increase the tax exemption from $100,000 to $140,000. This would lower the overall tax bill for homeowners.

Ballot language: "The constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $100,000 to $140,000."

Ballot Breakdown - Texas Proposition 11 and 13 explained

Ballot Breakdown - Texas Proposition 11 and 13

Live results: Texas propositions for state constitutional amendments

Texans were asked to decide on 17 constitutional amendments in the Nov. 4, 2025 election.

The propositions were passed by the Texas Legislature earlier this year alongside the new state budget.

See live election results as they come in below.

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What was on the ballot?

Texas voters headed to the polls on Nov. 4 to decide on some statewide issues and local positions.

Every voter in Texas was able to vote on 17 propositions in the Texas Constitutional Amendment Election.

A special election was held to fill the congressional seat held by late Rep. Sylvester Turner in Texas' 18th Congressional District.

Voters in several counties also had elections for positions and measures that impact their community. That might include bonds, school board trustees, city council positions or bonds impacting utility districts.