Many Texas voters have inquired about how State Representative Andy Hopper, a Republican from the 64th district, plans to vote on the 17 constitutional amendments that will appear on the November 4 ballot. In a recent statement, Hopper outlined his positions and provided reasoning for each proposed amendment.
The process for amending the Texas Constitution requires approval by at least two-thirds of both legislative chambers before being put to a statewide vote. This year’s ballot features amendments addressing topics such as education funding, taxation, judicial oversight, and property tax exemptions.
Hopper opposes Proposition 1, which would create a permanent infrastructure fund specifically for Texas State Technical College programs. He argued against bypassing existing spending caps and noted concerns over its projected $850 million cost: “This creates a permanent education fund in the state treasury only for Texas State Technical College programs. Bypasses existing safeguards which caps spending for capital investments and infrastructure. Funding would be automatically appropriated and not approved by future Legislatures. We anticipate this new fund to cost taxpayers $850 million. It is difficult to justify this at a time when Texans are struggling to simply pay their property taxes.”
On taxation measures like Proposition 2—which prohibits imposing taxes on realized or unrealized capital gains—Hopper voiced support but highlighted ongoing issues with property taxes: “Taxing citizens on their inheritance obtained through the hard work of their parents and grandparents is immoral. This amendment ensures that a tax on unrealized gains cannot be implemented in the future. This continues to encourage families to expand their businesses, save for retirement, and be proud to have an inheritance to leave to their children. Unfortunately, this amendment exempts property taxes…”
For criminal justice reforms under Proposition 3 requiring denial of bail under certain circumstances, Hopper expressed alignment with state leadership: “Denies bail to people accused of serious crimes like murder… Bail is denied if a prosecutor shows strong evidence that bail won’t stop them from skipping court or ensure safety… This legislation was a priority of the Governor and is consistent with Plank #163 of the Republican Party of Texas Platform.”
Hopper supported other proposals including dedicating sales tax revenue toward water infrastructure (Proposition 4), exempting animal feed held for sale from ad valorem taxation (Proposition 5), prohibiting occupation taxes on securities transactions (Proposition 6), expanding homestead exemptions for surviving spouses of veterans (Proposition 7), preventing any future imposition of death taxes (Proposition 8), providing relief for small businesses via tangible personal property tax exemptions (Proposition 9), granting temporary property tax exemptions after home destruction by fire (Proposition 10), increasing school district homestead exemptions for elderly or disabled residents (Proposition 11), strengthening oversight over judicial misconduct (Proposition 12), further increasing homestead exemption amounts statewide (Proposition 13), affirming parental rights as primary decision-makers regarding their children (Proposition 15), clarifying citizenship requirements for voting eligibility (Proposition 16) — noting he had filed related legislation — and creating border security-related property tax exemptions along counties bordering Mexico (Proposition 17).
He opposed Proposition 14 due to fiscal concerns about establishing another research institute focused on dementia: “This bill has a fiscal note of $3 billion dollars… While dementia and other disease prevention research is needed, this is not the proper role of government…”
Throughout his analysis, Hopper frequently referenced efforts toward reducing or eliminating property taxes in Texas.
Hopper was elected in 2025 as representative of House District 64 after replacing Lynn Stucky.
Voters seeking more information were encouraged by Hopper to reach out with questions ahead of Election Day.
