"As the Senate sponsor of the property tax appraisal reform constitutional amendments, I respectfully disagree with the editorial board of the San Antonio Express-News. In fact, so does the Texas Taxpayers & Research Association. This most respected taxpayer watchdog organization has called Propositions 2, 3 and 5 the most significant property tax appraisal reform in over 30 years. 

Specifically, I find the paper's editorial objection to protecting a homeowner from having their home appraised at a value for use other than residential to be absurd. Currently, a homeowner's residence can be appraised at a higher level if the appraisal district determines it could be used for a more valuable purpose. That's wrong. Homeowners should NOT be railroaded into moving just because commercial developers want their land. 

Texas homeowners concerned about appraisal abuses and runaway property tax appraisals should vote FOR Propositions 2, 3, and 5." 

State Senator Tommy Williams, CPA (R-The Woodlands)