08-11-2017 05:11 via kxan.com

Texans approve 7 proposed amendments to state Constitution

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas voters have ratified all seven amendments proposed to the state Constitution.
No statewide offices were up for grabs on Tuesday’s ballot, and congressional and legislative elections are still a year away.
The seven amendments range from issues related to property tax exemptions for disabled veterans to reducing restrictions on Texans borrowing against equity in their homes.
Proposition 7 lets banks and credit unions offer raffles and other prizes to people
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