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Proposed constitutional amendments -- what do they mean?
A total of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution are on the Nov. 4 ballots for voters across Texas to decide. Here’s a brief rundown of the propositions. Proposition 1 (SJR 59): “The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the permanent technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System.” Supporters say this will help invest in the state’s need for a skilled workforce by providing an endowment to expand the Texas State Technical College System. Opponents say this would increase...