Elect Yantis Green

 

Our elected representatives in Austin completed their 140 day – biennial task in June resulting in 11 questions before Texas voters.  You and I will choose  November third which of the proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution become law.  I commend San Angelo Representative Drew Darby and Senator Robert Duncan on their hard work during the session and the pivotal rolls they played in these proposals. 

Here’s how I will vote on the proposed amendments: 

No. 1:  Allows cities and counties to use tax dollars to protect & promote the mission of military installations. 

I will vote to APPROVE this amendment because it is good for Tom Green County, San Angelo, and the US military.

No. 2:  Protects the value a residential homestead instead of allowing your home to be appraised on the “highest and best use.”  This is a private property protection.

I will vote to APPROVE this amendment because it is good for home owners, agriculture, and Tom Green County.

No. 3:  Provides for uniform standards and procedures for appraising property for tax purposes. 

I will vote to APPROVE this amendment because it evens the playing field from West Texas to the I35 Corridor to East Texas.  This measure should provide for equal treatment for all properties in Texas.

No. 4:  Establishes the framework for a national research university fund that promotes the expansion of the number of State funded research universities in Texas to compete nationally and globally. 

I will vote to APPROVE this amendment because it allows Texas Tech and Angelo State University to expand educational and research opportunities, attract great students, and compete nationally at a higher level.

No. 5:  Allows adjoining property tax appraisal districts to consolidate appraisal and review services. 

I will vote to APPROVE this measure because it could save taxpayer dollars and provide better service for rural Texas.

No. 6:  Allows the Veteran’s Land Board to maximize funding for mortgages to Texas veterans. 

I will vote APPROVE this amendment.

No. 7:  Allows Texans serving in the military or the State Guard to serve in a civil office.

I will vote to APPROVE this amendment.

No. 8:  Authorizes state funding for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of veterans hospitals in Texas.

VOTE YES

No. 9:  Protects public access to Texas beaches but puts and unfair burden on landowners whose homes are now located on those beaches.  We can do better. 

I will  vote AGAINST this amendment.

No. 10:  Allows for emergency services districts board members to serve four year terms.  This is a major confirmation of local control in Texas.

I will vote to APPROVE this amendment.

No. 11:  Restricts the legislature’s ability to grant the powers of eminent domain by cities, counties, and other political subdivisions.  

I will vote to APPROVE this proposal.

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