Texas has one of the longest state constitutions in the country, and a big reason for this is how easy it is to amend. Since 1876, lawmakers have proposed more than 700 amendments, and voters have approved over 500 of them.
In elections held in November of odd-numbered years, Texans get a rare opportunity to directly influence policy by voting “yes” or “no” on constitutional amendments. These changes can have significant impacts, covering areas such as billions of dollars in state investment, major tax breaks for businesses and individuals, and even banning certain types of taxes altogether in the future.
In the audio above, Brandon Rottinghaus, a University of Houston political science professor and co-host of Houston Public Media’s Party Politics, breaks down the amendment process and discusses the importance of these amendments to Texas.
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