The other change is a section on nondiscrimination which was added to the bill. Also On Ballot Last week, State Comptroller John Sharp joined with key legislative supporters of the Texas Tomorrow Fund to urge Texas parents and grandparents to take advantage of early voting on Proposition 13 on the November 4 statewide ballot. Among those stepping forward were Victoria State Senator Ken Armbrister , Austin State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos , Houston State Senator Rodney Ellis, Laredo State Senator Judith Zaffirini and Beaumont Representative Mark Stiles . If passed, Proposition 13 would make the Texas Tomorrow Fund a constitutionally-protected fund, preventing future legislatures from depleting it to pay for other programs. Proposition 13 would place the Texas Tomorrow Fund on the same footing as the state s other constitutionally protected funds, including the Veterans' Land program, the Hinson-Hazlewood Student Loan Program, the Employees Retirement System, and the Teacher Retirement System.
Convenience is the reason behind early voting.
Between now and Friday, October 31, Texas parents, grandparents, and others can cast their votes on Proposition 13 and the 13 other constitutional amendments at thousands of locations across the state. For the polling place closest to you, contact your county courthouse, Sharp said. Early voting on Proposition 13 coincides with the opening of the third Texas Tomorrow Fund enrollment period, which began October 14 and runs through April 1, 1998. We'll be sending entry forms to schools later this week, Sharp said. The Texas Tomorrow Fund, the state s innovative prepaid tuition plan, can help parents, grandparents and others plan now for future college costs.