All five statewide constitutional amendments supported by the DRC-backed Good for Texans campaign—Propositions 1, 4, 6, 9, and 14—were approved by voters in the Nov. 4, 2025, election.
Each proposition passed with decisive support, all receiving at least 54% of the vote, with some reaching shares as high as 70%. The Good for Texans campaign targeted voters in Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, and Denton Counties—the four primary counties comprising the Dallas Region. Dallas Region voters represented an average of 23.4% of the statewide votes in favor of each proposition.
Together, these measures represent smart, forward-looking investments that will strengthen our workforce, safeguard resources, and enhance Texas’ long-term competitiveness—without creating or raising any taxes.
Turning policy priorities into progress
The DRC first backed the Good for Texans campaign in 2023 to help pass eight constitutional amendments that strengthened Texas’ economy and quality of life. The 2025 campaign built on that success, continuing the DRC’s strategy to champion key policy priorities through the legislative process and compel voters to bring them to fruition.
“Each proposition represents an investment in the people, places, and industries that power our economy — and all will deliver benefits for families, communities, and employers statewide,” shared DRC President & CEO Dale Petroskey in an op-ed for the Dallas Morning News ahead of the election. “They are visionary and fiscally responsible, practical and forward-looking — and every one of them is good for business, good for families, and good for Texans.”
To appear on the ballot, constitutional amendments must first be approved by a two-thirds vote of both the Texas House and Senate as a joint resolution—meaning each measure already has broad, bipartisan support before reaching voters.
Investing in people and competitiveness
Proposition 1 modernizes the Texas State Technical College System (TSTC), ensuring students train on industry-aligned tools and technology for high-demand fields like advanced manufacturing, aviation, and energy. Nearly 54% of Texas job openings are “middle-skill” positions—requiring more than a high-school diploma but less than a four-year degree—yet fewer than half of Texans currently have the training to fill them. Updating TSTC’s campuses and equipment helps close that gap and strengthens the talent pipeline that fuels business growth.
Proposition 4 creates a long-term, dedicated funding stream for water infrastructure projects, drawn from existing sales-tax revenue. Texas is projected to need $150 billion in water investments over the next 50 years to repair aging systems and meet rising demand. The amendment represents an important step toward safeguarding one of the state’s most critical resources for families, communities, and industry.
Proposition 6 ensures Texas remains a stable, low-tax environment by prohibiting future financial-transaction taxes on securities trades. Millions of Texans rely on 401(k)s, IRAs, and other investments to build financial security. As the Texas Stock Exchange prepares to open in Dallas, the amendment provides certainty for investors while reinforcing the state’s pro-business reputation.
Proposition 9 raises the exemption on business personal property taxes, providing meaningful relief for small and mid-sized employers that make up 99.8% of all Texas businesses. The change reduces administrative burdens and allows entrepreneurs to reinvest in growth, hiring, and local job creation—benefiting Main Street economies across the state.
Proposition 14 establishes the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to accelerate innovation, attract top scientists, and advance new treatments for dementia and related brain disorders. More than 400,000 Texans are living with dementia, a number expected to exceed 500,000 by 2030. The measure positions Texas as a national leader in brain health research while strengthening the state’s medical innovation economy.
The DRC’s support of these measures reflects its ongoing commitment to advancing policies that secure Texas’ economic future. With the passage of all five propositions, voters reaffirmed their confidence in a vision of growth rooted in innovation, opportunity, and fiscal responsibility.
Learn more about the Good for Texans campaign at 2025TexasPropositions.com