Voters in the Republican and Democratic primaries were asked a series of survey questions to determine party’s priorities in the upcoming legislative session. We asked voters at polls around the county what issues on that list were most important to them. See summaries of the ballot propositions below.
- Rosenberg residents, David and Rebecca said the property tax propositions are priorities for them and they want to, “see the end of public services for undocumented immigrants.”
- Richmond resident, Deborah was less than enthusiastic about two of the questions. “I am a retired teacher and I think some of the issues are not as black and white as they are trying to make them sound. You have children who were brought here illegally twenty, thirty years ago. They live here, their children were born here and whether they receive services, well, we need more information before making that determination. The same applies to services in schools surrounding gender and sexuality, it is more complicated than yes and no.”
- Lee in Sugar Land wants Texas lawmakers to make sure, “resources go to Americans before they get to people who did not come to this country in the legal way.”
- Katy voter, Rita said, “I don’t know if the money they are saying is being used for illegal immigrants but if it is then I think we need to make sure that is not happening.”
- For Rosenberg resident, Lauren, prohibiting Sharia Law (the Islamic legal code) is important, “If you live in the United States, I believe our laws should govern everyone here.”
- Richmond resident, Lam said, “I liked the question about capping term limits for politicians.”
Ballot Survey Summaries:
Republican Proposition 1 says that Texas property taxes should be assessed at the purchase price of the property and phased out entirely over the next six years through spending reductions.
Republican Proposition 2 would require any local government budget that raises property taxes to be approved by voters at a November general election.
Republican Proposition 3 would bar the denial of healthcare or medical services based solely on a patient’s vaccination status.
Republican Proposition 4 says Texas should require public schools to teach that life begins at fertilization.
Republican Proposition 5 says the state should ban gender, sexuality, and reproductive clinics and services in primary and secondary schools.
Republican Proposition 6 calls for term limits on all Texas elected officials.
Republican Proposition 7 calls for the state to ban the large-scale export or sale of Texas’ groundwater and surface water to any single public or private entity.
Republican Proposition 8 calls for the Legislature to end public services for undocumented immigrants, on the grounds they present a burden on Texas taxpayers.
Republican Proposition 9 calls for the Republican-controlled state Legislature to bar Democrats from all leadership positions, including committee or subcommittee chairmanships and vice chairmanships.
Republican Proposition 10 says the state should prohibit Sharia Law, the Islamic legal code.