Texas Voters to Decide on 13 Propositions in March Primary

Propositions address healthcare, immigration, marijuana legalization, and more

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Voters in Texas will have the opportunity to weigh in on 13 different state-level propositions in the upcoming March joint primary election. The propositions cover a wide range of issues, including healthcare access, immigration policies, reproductive rights, housing affordability, school funding, voter registration, environmental protection, cannabis legalization, teacher salaries, redistricting, tax relief, public transportation, and gun control.

Why it matters

These propositions represent a diverse set of policy priorities that will have significant impacts on Texans' daily lives. The outcomes of these votes could reshape the state's approach to healthcare, immigration, criminal justice, education, environmental protection, and more. The results will also provide insight into the policy preferences of Texas voters ahead of the 2024 general election.

The details

The 13 propositions on the ballot cover a wide range of issues. Proposition 1 calls for Medicaid expansion, while Proposition 3 affirms the right to make personal healthcare decisions. Proposition 2 supports humane immigration policies and pathways to citizenship, and Proposition 8 would legalize cannabis for adults. Other propositions address school funding (Proposition 5), voter registration (Proposition 6), teacher salaries (Proposition 9), redistricting (Proposition 10), tax relief (Proposition 11), and public transportation (Proposition 12). Proposition 13 would implement red-flag laws to prevent domestic abusers from purchasing firearms.

  • The March joint primary election in Texas will take place on March 5, 2026.

The players

Texas Voters

Eligible voters in the state of Texas who will decide the outcomes of the 13 propositions on the March 2026 primary ballot.

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What’s next

The results of the March 2026 primary election in Texas will determine whether these 13 propositions are enacted into law. Voters who support or oppose the various measures will be closely watching the election results.

The takeaway

The diverse set of propositions on the Texas primary ballot reflects the wide range of policy priorities and concerns among the state's electorate. The outcomes of these votes will have significant implications for the future direction of the state on key issues like healthcare, immigration, criminal justice, education, and the environment.