In the 2011 election, for example, when voters approved seven of 10 constitutional amendments on the ballot, the statewide turnout was 5.37 percent, according to the office of the Texas Secretary of State, which oversees the stateâs elections.trausâ fear of a low turnout is based on the stateâs voting history. Amendments to the Texas Constitution, which the Legislature sends to state voters for their approval every two years after a legislative session ends, usually draw the lowest number of voters.
ANNUAL TAX DEDUCTIONS* Document: How Long to Keep It: Property tax payment (tax bill + canceled check or bank statement showing check was cashed) 3 years after the due date of the return showing the deduction: Year-end mortgage statements: 3 years after the due date of the return showing the deduction: Tax returns
What to keep after filing your taxes and how long. Knowing what information to save and for how long can be confusing. As a general rule of thumb, keep tax returns and related documents for at least three years from the April 15 filing deadline. Three years is also the amount of time you have to amend your return. 2  Four years: Many income-taxing states have an additional year to audit individual returns. 3  Six years: Forms W-2, 1099, etc. because the IRS has six years to contact you if you've failed to report income.