As Republican primary voters head to the polls, there aren’t just candidates on the ballot—there are also 10 ballot propositions. Voters are asked to vote “Yes” to agree with each proposition, or “No” to disagree.

The outcome of these propositions will be used to help guide the party’s policy priorities with regard to the distinct legislative priorities and party platform as determined by delegates in the state convention.

Border Security

“In light of the federal government’s refusal to defend the southern border, Texas should immediately deploy the National Guard, Texas Military Forces, and necessary state law enforcement to seal the border, enforce immigration laws, and deport illegal aliens.”

Eliminate Property Tax

Texas should eliminate all property taxes within ten (10) years without implementing a state income tax.”

Vaccine Mandate

“Texans should not lose their job nor students be penalized for declining a COVID-19 vaccine.”

Parents’ Rights and Critical Race Theory

Texas schools should teach students basic knowledge and American exceptionalism and reject Critical Race Theory and other curricula that promote Marxist doctrine and encourage division based on creed, race, or economic status.”

Right to Life

Texas should enact a State Constitutional Amendment to defend the sanctity of innocent human life, created in the image of God, from fertilization until natural death.”

Committee Chairs

“The Republican-controlled Texas Legislature should end the practice of awarding committee chairmanships to Democrats.”

Election Integrity

Texas should protect the integrity of our elections by verifying that registered voters are American citizens, restoring felony penalties and enacting civil penalties for vote fraud, and fighting any federal takeover of state elections.”

Gender Modification

Texas should ban chemical castration, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and genital mutilation surgery on all minor children for sex transition purposes.”

Parental Educational Relief

Texas parents and guardians should have the right to select schools, whether public or private, for their children, and the funding should follow the student.”

Freedom of Conscience

“Texans affirm that our freedoms come from God and that the government should have no control over the conscience of individuals.”

Early voting continues through February 25. Election Day is March 1.

Brandon Waltens

Brandon serves as the Senior Editor for Texas Scorecard. After managing successful campaigns for top conservative legislators and serving as a Chief of Staff in the Texas Capitol, Brandon moved outside the dome in order to shine a spotlight on conservative victories and establishment corruption in Austin. @bwaltens

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