Upcoming Texas Constitution Amendment Election, Nov. 3rd

State Rep. Lyle Larson Information on the Upcoming Texas Constitutional Amendment Election

Unlike the United States Constitution, the Texas Constitution is amended often and relatively easily. Proposed constitutional amendments are introduced during the legislative session, which occurs only in odd-numbered years. If approved by two-thirds of each chamber, the proposal must then be approved by voters, usually during the uniform election in November of that year.   Since the Constitution was adopted in 1876, Texas voters have approved 484 amendments to the lengthy document. This year, seven proposed amendments will be on the ballot for consideration of voters at the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.   Here is a link to an analysis of each of the 7 propositions by the Texas House Research Organization.   Early voting takes place October 19th - October 30th and election day is November 3rd, 2015.