Overview
- Unofficial returns showed Proposition 1 passing statewide, with formal certification to follow.
- The amendment establishes the Technical Institution Infrastructure Fund, moving $850 million from general revenue under the comptroller’s control.
- Investment earnings will flow to the Available Workforce Education Fund, which is restricted to capital needs such as land, buildings and equipment.
- TSTC estimates the structure could yield about $40 million per year for upgrades, after turning away roughly 500 applicants this fall due to full programs.
- Supporters cite persistent skills gaps in trades, while critics warn a constitutionally embedded funding channel weakens oversight and transparency.