Granbury Gazette - Nate's November 2025 Voter Guide

My name is Nate Criswell, your Local Political Expert.

I am a political advisor. Hood County is my home, and I want people to vote to improve our quality of life and caliber of local leaders. I've helped over half of Hood County elected officials win their campaigns, and I understand local government politics and policies better than most. Enjoy the following Hood County Voter Guide!

Below are my recommendations for the November 2025 Constitutional and Local Elections.

Please email nate@criswellstrategies.com if you would like to discuss further.

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Proposition 1 (SJR 59) - AGAINST

Creates permanent funds for Texas State Technical College infrastructure, bypassing oversight and tying up taxpayer money indefinitely. Vote AGAINST to avoid entrenching unaccountable spending.

Proposition 2 (SJR 18) - FOR

Bans taxes on capital gains, shielding investments and boosting economic growth. Vote FOR stronger taxpayer protections.

Proposition 3 (SJR 5) - AGAINST

Expands bail denial for certain felonies, but risks overreach without clear benefits to taxpayers. Vote AGAINST to prevent unnecessary judicial expansion.

Proposition 4 (HJR 7) - AGAINST

Earmarks $1B yearly from sales taxes for water fund, reducing budget flexibility and oversight. Vote AGAINST to stop permanent diversions from tax relief.

Proposition 5 (HJR 99) - FOR

Exempts animal feed inventory from property taxes, easing burdens on farmers without growing government. Vote FOR fair tax policy.

Proposition 6 (HJR 4) - FOR

Prohibits taxes on securities transactions, protecting pensions and investments. Vote FOR to keep Texas business-friendly.

Proposition 7 (HJR 133) - FOR

Extends homestead exemptions to surviving spouses of service-connected deceased veterans. Vote FOR to honor veterans without fiscal harm.

Proposition 8 (HJR 2) - FOR

Bans estate and inheritance taxes permanently, safeguarding family wealth. Vote FOR property rights.

Proposition 9 (HJR 1) - FOR

Provides $125K exemption on business personal property, cutting taxes for small owners. Vote FOR economic incentives.

Proposition 10 (SJR 84) - FOR

Temporary tax relief for fire-destroyed homesteads, aiding recovery without permanence. Vote FOR targeted help.

Proposition 11 (SJR 85) - AGAINST

Increases exemptions for elderly/disabled, but shifts taxes to others without real reform. Vote AGAINST, and FOR broader relief instead.

Proposition 12 (SJR 27) - AGAINST

Restructures judicial conduct commission, potentially politicizing oversight without taxpayer gains. Vote AGAINST to avoid unneeded changes.

Proposition 13 (SJR 2) - FOR

Raises homestead exemption to $140K, providing direct property tax relief. Vote FOR to curb tax growth.

Proposition 14 (SJR 3) - AGAINST

Creates $3B dementia research fund, diverting funds from private innovation and tax relief. Vote AGAINST to prioritize taxpayers.

Proposition 15 (SJR 34) - FOR

Affirms parental rights as primary decision-makers, limiting government interference. Vote FOR family autonomy.

Proposition 16 (SJR 37) - FOR

Ensures only U.S. citizens vote, protecting election integrity. Vote FOR secure governance.

Proposition 17 (HJR 34) - FOR

Exempts border security improvements from property taxes, supporting landowners without costs. Vote FOR border protection.

Hood County Proposition A (Jail Bond) - AGAINST

I refuse to support a tax hike when they're wanting to give a 75% abatement to Amazon's multi-billion dollar development.

Hood County Proposition B (Road Bond) - AGAINST