What is Prop 12? Why Galveston County’s current county treasurer is campaigning for it

Early voting is in full swing and voters in Texas will soon have to decide whether to vote yes or no on Proposition 12.

Prop.12 is the constitutional amendment providing for the abolition of the office of county treasurer in Galveston County.

In a video on his Facebook page, Dugie said the move could save the county more than $450,000 per year. Karrie Crownover, the Burnet County Treasurer and President of the County Treasurers’ Association of Texas, doesn’t agree and believes the position is vital.

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