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  • AustinN4

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    For many of the reasons stated in this thread, I voted against the Prop for a consumption tax instead of property tax, and for the Prop requiring voter approval for property tax increases in excess of 4% per year.
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    AustinN4

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    Here are both party's propositions - all are designed as yes or no questions. You are not required to answer any of them unless you want to:

    Republican Proposition 1 Texas should replace the property tax system with an appropriate consumption tax equivalent.

    Republican Proposition 2 No governmental entity should ever construct or fund construction of toll roads without voter approval.

    Republican Proposition 3 Republicans in the Texas House should select their Speaker nominee by secret ballot in a binding caucus without Democrat influence.
    Republican Proposition 4 Texas should require employers to screen new hires through the free EVerify system to protect jobs for legal workers.

    Republican Proposition 5 Texas families should be empowered to choose from public, private, charter, or homeschool options for their children’s education, using tax credits or exemptions without government constraints or intrusion.

    Republican Proposition 6 Texas should protect the privacy and safety of women and children in spaces such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers in all Texas schools and government buildings.

    Republican Proposition 7 I believe abortion should be abolished in Texas.

    Republican Proposition 8 Vote fraud should be a felony in Texas to help ensure fair elections.

    Republican Proposition 9 Texas demands that Congress completely repeal Obamacare.

    Republican Proposition 10 To slow the growth of property taxes, yearly revenue increases should be capped at 4%, with increases in excess of 4% requiring voter approval.

    Republican Proposition 11 Tax dollars should not be used to fund the building of stadiums for professional or semi-professional sports teams.

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    Democratic Proposition #1 - Right to a 21st Century Public Education Should everyone in Texas have the right to quality public education from pre-k to 12th grade, and affordable college and career training without the burden of crushing student loan debt?

    Democratic Proposition #2 - Student Loan Debt Should everyone in Texas have the right to refinance student loan debt with the Federal Reserve at a 0% interest rate, as relief for the crushing burden of debt and an investment in the next generation of Americans?

    Democratic Proposition #3 - Right to Healthcare Should everyone in Texas have a right to healthcare, guaranteed by a universal, quality Medicare-for-all system?

    Democratic Proposition #4 - Right to Economic Security Should everyone in Texas have the right to economic security, where all workers have earned paid family and sick leave and a living wage that respects their hard work?

    Democratic Proposition #5 - National Jobs Program Should the Democratic Party promote a national jobs program, with high wage and labor standards, to replace crumbling infrastructure and rebuild hurricane damaged areas, paid for with local, state, and federal bonds financed through the Federal Reserve at low interest with long term maturities?

    Democratic Proposition #6 -Right to Clean Air, Safe Water, and a Healthy Environment Should everyone in Texas have the right to clean air, safe water, and a healthy environment?

    Democratic Proposition #7 - Right to Dignity & Respect Should everyone in Texas have the right to a life of dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment anywhere, including businesses and public facilities, no matter how they identify, the color of their skin, who they love, socioeconomic status, or from where they come?

    Democratic Proposition #8 - Right to Housing Should everyone in Texas have the right to affordable and accessible housing and modern utilities including high speed internet, free from any form of discrimination?

    Democratic Proposition #9 - Right to Vote Should every eligible Texan have the right to vote, made easier by automatic voter registration, the option to vote by mail, a state election holiday, and no corporate campaign influence, foreign interference, or illegal gerrymandering?

    Democratic Proposition #10 - Right to a Fair Criminal Justice System Should everyone in Texas have the right to a fair criminal justice system that treats people equally and puts an end to the mass incarceration of young people of color for minor offenses?

    Democratic Proposition #11 -Immigrant Rights Should there be a just and fair comprehensive immigration reform solution that includes an earned path to citizenship for law-abiding immigrants and their children, keeps families together, protects DREAMers, and provides workforce solutions for businesses?

    Democratic Proposition #12 Right to Fair Taxation Should everyone in Texas have the right to a fair tax system, where all interests (business, corporations, and individuals) pay their share, so that state government meets its obligations?
     
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    dsgrey

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    I would think the opposite actually. Say you own a rental property and have to pay $1200 of property tax on it each year. You could actually afford to lower your rent by $100 per month with property taxes gone. Over all I think most things would at least even out.

    The owner COULD but they won't and use the excuse the $100 is used to offset their own consumption tax for maintaining the property. I haven't rented an apartment in 30 years and was surprised at the nickel and diming they do now. Water, sewer and garbage were part of your apartment rent years ago but now it's an additional charge to hide the true cost. Give them time and a property tax or consumption tax will be added onto the rent as an additional charge too.

    I grew up next to the Oklahoma border where they have a state income tax which was intended to offset property taxes. The more openings politicians have for increasing rates on ANY tax, they'll do.
     
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