Texas Election Results

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, voters across Texas — including those in the Dallas–Fort Worth area — took part in an off-year election that included 17 statewide constitutional amendment propositions and numerous local races and ballot measures. Here’s a breakdown of what passed, what to watch, and what it could mean for the DFW metroplex. 💡

✅ What Passed Statewide (and thus affects DFW too)

• All 17 constitutional amendment propositions on the ballot were approved by Texas voters. [Houston Chronicle]
• Key highlights include:
  • A higher homestead exemption for school district taxes (raised from $100,000 to $140,000) under Proposition 13. [Houston Chronicle]
  • New funding for water infrastructure and a permanent water fund. [Axios]
  • Creation of a $3 billion fund for dementia research via Proposition 14. [Kut]
  • Measures banning certain taxes (capital gains tax, inheritance tax, securities transactions) and expanding tax exemptions. [Kut]

📍 What This Means for DFW (Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton Counties)

While the statewide propositions affect every county, here are a few ways the results particularly matter for the DFW region:

• Homeowners in DFW may see reduced school-district property tax burdens due to the increased exemption under Proposition 13.
• Local infrastructure and water supply systems may benefit from the statewide water fund — particularly as the DFW region continues to grow and face water-management challenges.

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• Tax exemptions and relief measures may create ripples for local budgets, meaning cities and school districts will need to adjust to the changing revenue landscape.
• Local ballot measures and races (in DFW suburbs and cities) may have changed community priorities, but the broad approval of statewide amendments sets the backdrop for local governance. [NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth]

🔍 Local Results Snapshot & What to Watch

While exact numbers for every DFW county weren’t fully broken down in this summary, here are important points:

• The website for Dallas County Elections Department lists historical results for the Nov 4 2025 constitutional amendment election. [Dallas County Votes]
• According to NBC DFW, the DFW region (Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant counties) included those same 17 state propositions alongside local races and measures — meaning turnout and local context matter just as much as the statewide results. [NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth]
• Given that all statewide amendments passed, the more nuanced local impact will come from how city councils, school boards, and counties respond to the changes (especially tax relief, infrastructure funding, and community services) in the months ahead.

📘 Final Thoughts

This election may not have featured a high‐profile statewide office race, but its impact is significant — particularly for homeowners, local governments, and growing metro areas like DFW. The measures passed set the stage for tax relief, infrastructure investment, and policy shifts that will play out locally.

Residents of Dallas–Fort Worth — whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or beyond — should stay tuned to how these changes translate into real-world shifts: school district budgets, city planning, property tax bills, and local service delivery. 🏙️ Every vote and every community decision moves the region forward.