What is Proposition 2, Bill S.J.R. 18
This bill, S.J.R. 18, proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the Texas Legislature from ever imposing a tax on an individual’s wealth or net worth, including personal assets, wealth or overall net worth.
Who Benefits from this Bill?
This amendment doesn’t protect the everyday Texan. It protects the ultra-wealthy. By locking in a prohibition against wealth taxation, S.J.R. 18 eliminates a vital tool that could be used to fund public goods like healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
At its core, this bill cements inequality. It shields those with the most resources from contributing their fair share, while putting more pressure on working- and middle-class Texans through regressive taxes like sales and property taxes. It blocks any future effort to rebalance the tax system in favor of fairness and equity.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t just about taxes—it’s about power and influence. By protecting concentrated wealth, this amendment helps the elite tighten their grip on political influence, shaping future policy to serve their interests at the expense of the majority, the everyday Texan.
Mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Houston, born and raised in Texas, shaped by hard work, and like many of you, deeply frustrated with the state of our politics. My background in engineering trained me to solve complex problems, think critically, and pursue solutions rooted in logic and evidence, skills I now apply to cut through political noise and uncover what truly serves the people of Texas.