When Texas voters overwhelmingly approved Texas Proposition 8 in November 2025, they didn’t just pass another amendment. They locked in a permanent protection for families transferring wealth. For years, Texas has been one of the few states with no estate tax or inheritance tax, but Proposition 8 goes a step further by writing that protection directly into the state constitution. That means future lawmakers cannot create new taxes on estates, inheritances, gifts, or wealth transfers… even during budget shortfalls or political shifts. Here’s what the change really means for families, retirees, and anyone preparing to pass assets to the next generation.
