Ballot Measures, November 5, 2013
Texas voters decided 9 statewide ballot measures on November 5, 2013.
Ballot measures
| Measure | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Proposition 2 | Elimination of an obsolete requirement for a State Medical Education Board and a State Medical Education Fund | Passed (84.7% yes) |
| Proposition 3 | Increase in number of days that aircraft parts may be located in the state and be exempt from taxation | Passed (57.73% yes) |
| Proposition 4 | Property tax exemption for partially disabled veterans on their residence under certain conditions | Passed (85.14% yes) |
| Proposition 5 | Rules and regulations governing reverse mortgage loans | Passed (62.61% yes) |
| Proposition 6 | Transfer funds from Rainy Day Fund to water projects | Passed (73.35% yes) |
| Proposition 8 | Eliminate the state constitutional provision that authorizes a hospital district in Hidalgo County | Passed (72.37% yes) |
| Proposition 9 | Expansion of types of sanctions against state court judges after disciplinary proceedings | Passed (84.65% yes) |
| Proposition 7 | Rules governing how to fill vacancies on governing bodies of home-rule municipalities | Passed (74.38% yes) |
| Proposition 1 | Property tax exemption on residence for surviving spouse of armed services member killed in action | Passed (86.98% yes) |
Special Election Runoff, January 28, 2014
Texas held special election runoffs on January 28, 2014, deciding 1 legislative seat.
Legislature
- House (150 seats): 55 D, 95 R before the election, 55 D, 95 R after; control stayed with Republicans.
- Senate (31 seats): 12 D, 19 R before the election, 12 D, 19 R after; control stayed with Republicans.
Legislative races
| Race | Winner | Others | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 50 | Celia Israel (D) 59.65% | Mike VanDeWalle (R) 40.35% |