Voters throughout the State of Texas are hereby encouraged by The Northeast Tarrant County Senior Leadership Group of Colleyville, Texas to vote Saturday, September 13, 2003 for Proposition 13, a Constitutional Revision. If approved, it will allow cities, counties and community college districts the option to FREEZE HOMESTEAD TAXES for disabled homestead owners as well as over-65 homestead taxpayers. If officials in a local taxing entity do not choose to exercise their option to freeze their tax, Proposition 13 provides that a local election will be required if at least 5% of voters in the taxing entity signs a petition requesting the election.

On June 20, 2003, Governor Perry signed HB136, which will implement Proposition 13, but HB136 will become law only if Texas voters approve Proposition 13. If the change to the Texas Constitution is approved by Texas voters, it will be a significant step toward property tax relief for disabled as well as over-65 homestead owners. Without the change to the Constitution, a freeze of these homestead taxes is not possible under the Texas Constitution.

Senior Leadership Northeast is a group of senior leaders concerned with the needs of the senior population of Greater Northeast Tarrant County. The mission of Senior Leadership Northeast is to promote actions that will enhance the quality of life for older citizens of Greater Northeast Tarrant County. The Group is nonpartisan, and does not endorse candidates for political office.