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Statewide Amendment 11 - AGAINST
proposition
Texas Authorize Bond Issues in Conservation and Reclamation Districts in El Paso County Amendment
(SJR 32) Authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.
Assertions
MCTP Position: Source 
Submitted by john wertz on 2023-10-01 19:11:25
AGAINST
State passing on debt to localities
Major Issues
Texas Scorecard has consolidated the recommendations for voting on the upcoming state constitutional amendments.October 7, 2023
Mark Ramsey 2023 Amendments Analysis - AGAINST
Not a statewide issue. Taking on debt is not good for El Paso either
JoAnn Fleming's "GRASSROOTS AMERICA We The People" '
"Voters, beware! You are being used to grow government! Here’s how."
Current Revolt Position
This is how the state keeps a balanced budget, by passing on debt obligations locally.
VERDICT: I HOPE THE PARKS ARE COOL
MCRP Position
Ad valorem tax=property tax
A “yes” vote supports amending the State Constitution to authorize the State Legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds to fund parks and recreational facilities.
A “no” vote opposes this Constitutional Amendment, thereby maintaining that conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County cannot issue bonds.
According to Ballotpedia, the measure would amend section 59 of Article XVI of the State Constitution to authorize the Legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds to fund parks and recreational facilities and levy property taxes to repay the bonds.
Interesting Note: Unlike Proposition 12, the Galveston County Treasurer amendment, this amendment will be decided by the voters of Texas, not just El Paso County. This amendment does provide that property taxes will pay for the bonds; hence, tax increase is likely for residents of El Paso County.
This amendment was SJR 32 from the regular legislative session.
Recommendation: NO - Although this would not impact Texas voters, tax wise, it might set a precedent for other counties. During this time of financial uncertainty and inflation, a “no” vote might do the residents of El Paso County and all Texans a favor.
Information Source: Texas Authorize Bond Issues in Conservation and Reclamation Districts in El Paso County Amendment (2023) - Ballotpedia
