What Texas constitutional amendments passed? Results from Election Day 2025

Story has been updated with the latest results.

The polls have closed and Texans have made their voices heard.

Millions of voters in Texas turned out for Tuesday's state constitutional amendments elections, supporting all 17 proposed Texas constitutional amendments.

But that wasn't the only special election in Texas as candidates sought seats in Texas' 9th Senate District and Texas’ 18th Congressional District special elections.

With big-ticket items on the ballot that are set to shape the future of Texas for generations to come, here's a look at what passed and who won or is headed to a runoff.

What Texas constitutional amendments were passed in 2025?

All 17 of the proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution passed — some with more support than others.

Here's a look at the percentage of Texas voters who voted yes as of early Wednesday for each of the constitutional amendments:

• Proposition 1 — Creation of the Texas State Technical College fund (69.03%).
• Proposition 2 — Ban on capital gains tax (65.37%).
• Proposition 3 — Bail reform (61.14%).
• Proposition 4 — Creation of the water infrastructure fund (70.58%).
• Proposition 5 — Tax exemption on animal feed (63.61%).
• Proposition 6 — Ban on Texas securities tax (54.87%).
• Proposition 7 — Tax exemption for veterans’ spouses (86.25%).
• Proposition 8 — Ban on inheritance tax (72.22%).
• Proposition 9 — Inventory and equipment tax exemption (65.04%).
• Proposition 10 — Tax exemption for homes destroyed by fire (89.28%).
• Proposition 11 — School tax exemption for the elderly or disabled homeowners (77.68%).
• Proposition 12 — Changing the State Judicial Conduct Commission (61.9%).
• Proposition 13 — Increased school tax exemption for homeowners (79.41%).
• Proposition 14 — Funding for dementia research and prevention (68.57%).
• Proposition 15 — Codifying parental rights (69.87%).
• Proposition 16 — Clarifying citizenship requirement for voters (71.95%).
• Proposition 17 — Property tax exemption for border security infrastructure (57.42%).

Who won Texas’ 18th Congressional District special elections?

As expected, this 16-candidate race will head into a runoff election, with The Associated Press calling it between two candidates from the same party.

Democratic Candidates Christian Dshaun Menefee and Amanda Edwards earned 28.9% and 25.6% of the vote, respectively, on Tuesday night. They are vying for the vacant seat left open by the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died earlier in the year.

It is up to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to set the date for the runoff election for the two candidates.

Who won Texas' 9th Senate District special election?

But the Texas 18th is not the only special election headed to a runoff, as none of the three candidates in the Texas 9th Senate District special election was able to secure the necessary 50% plus one vote to be named the winner.

Democrat candidate Taylor Rehmet and Republican Candidate Leigh Wambsganss will vie for the empty North Texas seat in the Texas Legislature when Abbott sets the date for the runoff election.

The seat was vacated when State Senator Kelly Hancock was appointed as Acting Comptroller of Texas.

Mateo Rosiles is the Government & Public Policy reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip for him? Email him: [email protected].