Proposition 11: The constitutional amendment that would support El Paso County parks

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- State of Texas Proposition 11 is part of 14 constitutional amendments that are on the November ballot.

State of Texas Proposition 11 is explained as follows:

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities."

The proposition would allow the use of property tax funds to maintain and develop parks and recreational facilities in conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County.

Proposition 11 is the only proposition that directly pertains to El Paso County.

Currently, the Texas Constitution allows reclamation and conservation districts in some counties to issue bonds to develop parks and facilities, but this authority is not currently provided to El Paso County.

State Representative Joe Moody told ABC-7 if passed this could be a great tool for the El Paso area.

"I think we would be missing out on having new developments and new neighborhoods with all of these amenities included in them that help us bring young families to our community, continue to grow this community in a healthy and vibrant way."

The District 78 representative said this could help attract people to the area. He said many other counties in the state are already taking advantage of this constitutional amendment.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. For a full list of voting locations, click here.