What is Proposition 1?
Proposition 1 is a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on the November 4, 2025 ballot. It would create a dedicated state fund to support the capital needs of Texas State Technical College, such as buildings, facilities and equipment for its educational programs.
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What is the fund?
If approved by voters, the TIIF will be created as a permanent investment fund held and managed by the State Comptroller. Investment earnings generated by the TIIF will be deposited into the Available Workforce Education Fund (AWEF). The college can use money from the AWEF on capital projects and equipment.
Why does TSTC need the fund?
Texas business, manufacturing and industrial employers need more skilled workers. The skills gap in Texas is a real issue. There are approximately 1.4 million technical jobs open across the state. Texas State Technical College is constrained by space and equipment. The Technical Institution Infrastructure Fund (TIIF) will provide Texas State Technical College with capital dollars to expand, upgrade, and better prepare students to fill those high-demand jobs.
How does this connect to TSTC’s role in the workforce?
TSTC’s mission is to offer technical-vocational education aligned to Texas industry demand. Capital investment helps keep labs and equipment aligned with current employer needs.
What can TSTC spend the funds on?
The funds may be used for capital projects and related expenditures tied to career and technical education programs, such as:
- Acquiring land, with or without permanent improvements
- Constructing and equipping buildings or other permanent improvements
- Major repair and rehabilitation of buildings and infrastructure
- Acquiring capital equipment, including instructional equipment, virtual/augmented reality tools, heavy industrial machinery, vehicles, and paying principal and interest on bonds and notes issued for permanent improvements
- The funds cannot be used for operating expenses, salaries, athletics, or auxiliary enterprises
Does TSTC already have an adequate funding source for capital projects?
No. The college is a state agency and, unlike local community colleges, cannot levy property taxes.
Will my taxes go up?
No. The fund is created from existing state funds. No new taxes will be needed to create the fund.
When is the election, and who gets to vote on Proposition 1?
The constitutional amendments will be on the General Election ballot on November 4, 2025. Anyone who is eligible to vote in Texas and is registered before the October registration deadline is eligible to vote on the amendment.
What is the actual ballot language?
“The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the permanent technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System.”
Where can I find official election information?
Visit the Texas Secretary of State’s election pages for ballot language, election dates, registration, and polling information.
Where can I learn more about TSTC programs and outcomes?
How Proposition 1 relates to TSTC’s mission
The Texas Education Code charges TSTC with providing technical programs “for which there is a demand within the state of Texas.” Capital funding mechanisms described in Prop 1 are presented as ways to support facilities and equipment needed for those programs, which, in turn, are aligned to high-demand careers statewide.
Oversight & transparency
For official text, fiscal notes, and analyses, readers should consult the Texas Secretary of State and Texas Legislative Council resources linked on this page. These sources provide the authoritative ballot language, summaries, and context for all proposed amendments.
Learn More About Proposition 1 and Texas State Technical College
- Read the ballot language – Texas Secretary of State
- See independent amendment analysis [PDF] – Texas Legislative Council
- More information about Prop 1 – Ballotpedia
- Read about TSTC’s Mission
- Explore TSTC programs
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