Ballot Measures, November 3, 2015
Texas voters decided 7 statewide ballot measures on November 3, 2015.
Ballot measures
| Measure | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Proposition 3 | Residency requirement for statewide executive officials | Passed (66.07% yes) |
| Proposition 1 | Homestead exemption for school district property taxes | Passed (86.39% yes) |
| Proposition 2 | Property tax exemption for spouses of disabled veterans | Passed (91.41% yes) |
| Proposition 4 | Sports team foundations allowed to hold raffles | Passed (69.41% yes) |
| Proposition 5 | Some counties allowed to perform private road construction | Passed (82.75% yes) |
| Proposition 6 | Right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife | Passed (81.05% yes) |
| Proposition 7 | Sales taxes allocated to state highway fund through 2032 | Passed (83.24% yes) |
Special Election Runoff, January 26, 2016
Texas held special election runoffs on January 26, 2016, deciding 1 legislative seat.
Legislature
- House (150 seats): 50 D, 97 R, 3 other or vacant before the election, 51 D, 99 R after; control stayed with Republicans.
- Senate (31 seats): 11 D, 20 R before the election, 11 D, 20 R after; control stayed with Republicans.
Legislative races
| Race | Winner | Others | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 118 | John Lujan (R) 52.38% | Tomas Uresti (D) 47.62% | Flipped D to R |