Governor Greg Abbott has issued an endorsement for propositions one and six on the 2017 November ballot.
According to a video produced by Texans for Greg Abbott, Abbott is supporting propositions one and six in the Texas Constitutional Amendment election. Proposition one authorizes a tax exemption for the property of partially disabled veterans. Proposition six authorizes a property tax exemption for the surviving spouses of first responders killed in line of duty.
Abbott issued his endorsement, saying, "Our veterans and first responders have sacrificed so much to keep us safe. Now we have a chance to show them our support...I urge all Texans to show their support for our veterans and first responders and vote in favor of these important amendments."
Early voting for the Texas Constitutional amendments election runs through November 3rd. Election day is November 7th.
For more information about voting, visit votetexas.gov.