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Attorney General of Texas since January 2015.
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One of Texas's two members of the U.S. Senate. Senators vote on federal laws, confirm federal judges and cabinet officials, and approve treaties.

Attorney General of Texas since January 2015.

Member of the Texas House of Representatives since 2018, representing District 52 until 2023 and District 50 since then.
The chief executive of Texas. The governor signs or vetoes bills passed by the Legislature, appoints members of state boards, can call special legislative sessions, and commands the Texas Military Forces.

Governor of Texas, first elected in 2014.

Member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 49 since 2017.

Presides over the Texas Senate, appoints Senate committees, and has major influence over which bills reach a vote. First in line to succeed the governor.

Lieutenant Governor of Texas since January 2015.
Member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 47 since 2019.
The state's lawyer. Represents Texas in court, issues legal opinions to state agencies, and enforces child support and consumer protection laws.

Member of the Texas Senate for District 11 since 2023.
Member of the Texas Senate for District 16 since 2019.
The state's chief tax collector, accountant and revenue estimator. The comptroller certifies whether the state budget fits within expected revenue.

Previously served in the Texas Senate, District 16, from 2015 to 2019.

Member of the Texas Senate for District 14 since 2020.

Shehla Faizi is a Texas mom who has over the years seen the increase in financial disparity in Texas (despite it having the 2nd highest GDP in the U.S.!) Shehla is running for Texas State Comptroller to ensure that Texas taxes are only for the people of Texas! Not for propping up foreign entities, not for tax breaks for big corporations, but for Texans.
Manages state-owned lands and mineral rights, including land whose revenue supports public schools, and oversees coastal protection and the Alamo.

Current Texas Land Commissioner.

Benjamin Flores is a former Bay City Councilman, cybersecurity and compliance professional, small farmer, husband, father, and leukemia survivor running for Texas Land Commissioner.
Leads the Texas Department of Agriculture, which regulates agriculture, fuel pumps and scales, and runs school nutrition programs.
One of three members of the Railroad Commission, which today regulates the oil and gas industry, pipelines and surface mining in Texas.

Member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 135 since 2019.
Leads the Supreme Court of Texas, the state's highest court for civil and juvenile cases.
A seat on the Supreme Court of Texas, the state's highest court for civil and juvenile cases. This election fills the rest of a term left open before it ended.
A seat on the Supreme Court of Texas, the state's highest court for civil and juvenile cases.
A seat on the Supreme Court of Texas, the state's highest court for civil and juvenile cases.
A seat on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state's highest court for criminal cases, including all death penalty appeals.
A seat on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state's highest court for criminal cases, including all death penalty appeals.
A seat on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state's highest court for criminal cases, including all death penalty appeals.

For over 25 years, Holly has worked for justice: as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, law professor, and attorney for the Court.
Leads the Fifteenth Court of Appeals, a statewide appeals court created in 2023 to hear appeals involving the state government, such as challenges to state laws and cases brought by or against state agencies.
A seat on the Fifteenth Court of Appeals, a statewide appeals court created in 2023 to hear appeals involving the state government.

Prior to his appointment to serve as a Justice on the Fifteenth Court of Appeals, Scott K.
A seat on the Fifteenth Court of Appeals, a statewide appeals court created in 2023 to hear appeals involving the state government.
A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills.
A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills.
A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills.
A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills.
One of 15 members of the Texas State Board of Education, which sets curriculum standards, approves instructional materials and oversees the Permanent School Fund. Only voters in this district vote in this race.
A member of the Texas Senate for one of 31 state senate districts. State senators write and vote on Texas laws and the state budget.

Member of the Texas Senate for District 21 since 1987.
A member of the Texas House of Representatives for one of 150 districts. State representatives write and vote on Texas laws and the state budget.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
A member of the Texas House of Representatives for one of 150 districts. State representatives write and vote on Texas laws and the state budget.
A member of the Texas House of Representatives for one of 150 districts. State representatives write and vote on Texas laws and the state budget.
A member of the Texas House of Representatives for one of 150 districts. State representatives write and vote on Texas laws and the state budget.
A member of the Texas House of Representatives for one of 150 districts. State representatives write and vote on Texas laws and the state budget.
A member of the Texas House of Representatives for one of 150 districts. State representatives write and vote on Texas laws and the state budget.
A member of the Texas House of Representatives for one of 150 districts. State representatives write and vote on Texas laws and the state budget.
Leads the 3rd Court of Appeals, one of Texas's regional appeals courts, which hears civil and criminal appeals from trial courts in its counties. Only voters in the counties this court serves vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over the Travis County Commissioners Court, which sets the county budget and tax rate, and serves as the county's chief executive and emergency management director.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a Travis County court at law, which hears misdemeanor criminal cases, smaller civil cases and some family and probate matters.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a Travis County court at law, which hears misdemeanor criminal cases, smaller civil cases and some family and probate matters.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a Travis County court at law, which hears misdemeanor criminal cases, smaller civil cases and some family and probate matters.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a Travis County court at law, which hears misdemeanor criminal cases, smaller civil cases and some family and probate matters.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a Travis County court at law, which hears misdemeanor criminal cases, smaller civil cases and some family and probate matters.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a Travis County court at law, which hears misdemeanor criminal cases, smaller civil cases and some family and probate matters.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a Travis County court at law, which hears misdemeanor criminal cases, smaller civil cases and some family and probate matters.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a Travis County court, which handles wills, estates and guardianships.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Keeps the records of Travis County's district courts and manages jury selection.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Keeps Travis County's public records, including property records, marriage licenses and county court records.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Receives and pays out Travis County's money and keeps its financial records.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
One of four precinct members of the Travis County Commissioners Court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees county roads. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
One of four precinct members of the Travis County Commissioners Court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees county roads. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Hears small claims, evictions, traffic tickets and other minor cases in this precinct. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Hears small claims, evictions, traffic tickets and other minor cases in this precinct. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Hears small claims, evictions, traffic tickets and other minor cases in this precinct. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Hears small claims, evictions, traffic tickets and other minor cases in this precinct. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Hears small claims, evictions, traffic tickets and other minor cases in this precinct. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
A peace officer who serves court papers and provides security for the justice of the peace court. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a state district court. District courts hear felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits, and family cases such as divorce and custody.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a state district court. District courts hear felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits, and family cases such as divorce and custody.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a state district court. District courts hear felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits, and family cases such as divorce and custody.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a state district court. District courts hear felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits, and family cases such as divorce and custody.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a state district court. District courts hear felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits, and family cases such as divorce and custody.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a state district court. District courts hear felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits, and family cases such as divorce and custody.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a state district court. District courts hear felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits, and family cases such as divorce and custody.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a state district court. District courts hear felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits, and family cases such as divorce and custody.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a state district court. District courts hear felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits, and family cases such as divorce and custody.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Presides over a state district court. District courts hear felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits, and family cases such as divorce and custody.
The Austin City Council member for District 1. The council sets city policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in Austin council District 1 vote in this race.
The Austin City Council member for District 3. The council sets city policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in Austin council District 3 vote in this race.
The Austin City Council member for District 5. The council sets city policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in Austin council District 5 vote in this race.
The Austin City Council member for District 8. The council sets city policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in Austin council District 8 vote in this race.
The Austin City Council member for District 9. The council sets city policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in Austin council District 9 vote in this race.
A seat on the Jonestown city council, which sets local policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only Jonestown voters vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
A seat on the Jonestown city council, which sets local policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only Jonestown voters vote in this race.
A seat on the Jonestown city council, which sets local policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only Jonestown voters vote in this race.
A seat on the Lago Vista city council, which sets local policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only Lago Vista voters vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
A seat on the Lago Vista city council, which sets local policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only Lago Vista voters vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
A seat on the Lago Vista city council, which sets local policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only Lago Vista voters vote in this race.
A seat on the Manor city council, which sets local policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only Manor voters vote in this race.
A seat on the Manor city council, which sets local policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only Manor voters vote in this race.
A seat on the Manor city council, which sets local policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only Manor voters vote in this race.
A seat on the Pflugerville city council, which sets local policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only Pflugerville voters vote in this race.
A seat on the Pflugerville city council, which sets local policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only Pflugerville voters vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
A seat on the Pflugerville city council, which sets local policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only Pflugerville voters vote in this race.
A seat on the Sunset Valley city council, which sets local policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Vote for up to two. Only Sunset Valley voters vote in this race.
Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
The mayor of Sunset Valley, who leads the city council. Nonpartisan. Only Sunset Valley voters vote in this race.
A seat on the Volente village council, which sets local policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Vote for up to two. Only Volente voters vote in this race.
Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.
The mayor of Volente, who leads the village council. Nonpartisan. Only Volente voters vote in this race.
A trustee of the Austin Community College District, which governs ACC and sets its budget and tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only voters in the ACC taxing district vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
A trustee of the Austin Community College District, which governs ACC and sets its budget and tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only voters in the ACC taxing district vote in this race.
A trustee of the Austin Community College District, which governs ACC and sets its budget and tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only voters in the ACC taxing district vote in this race.
A seat on the Austin ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Austin ISD trustee District 1 vote in this race.
A seat on the Austin ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Austin ISD trustee District 4 vote in this race.
A seat on the Austin ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Austin ISD trustee District 6 vote in this race.
A seat on the Austin ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Austin ISD trustee District 7 vote in this race.
A seat on the Austin ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Austin ISD vote in this race.
A seat on the Del Valle ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Del Valle ISD trustee District 3 vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
A seat on the Del Valle ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Del Valle ISD trustee District 5 vote in this race.
A seat on the Del Valle ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Del Valle ISD trustee District 7 vote in this race.
A seat on the Del Valle ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Del Valle ISD trustee District 8 vote in this race.
A seat on the Del Valle ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Del Valle ISD trustee District 9 vote in this race.
A seat on the Leander ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Leander ISD vote in this race.
A seat on the Leander ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Leander ISD vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
A seat on the Leander ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Leander ISD vote in this race.
A seat on the Leander ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Leander ISD vote in this race.
A seat on the Pflugerville ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Pflugerville ISD vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
A seat on the Pflugerville ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Pflugerville ISD vote in this race.
A seat on the Round Rock ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Round Rock ISD vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
A seat on the Round Rock ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Round Rock ISD vote in this race.
A seat on the Round Rock ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Round Rock ISD vote in this race.
A seat on the Round Rock ISD board of trustees, which sets school district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Round Rock ISD vote in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
One of the elected members of the Travis Central Appraisal District board, which oversees the office that sets property values for taxes in Travis County. Nonpartisan. Every Travis County voter votes in this race.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
One of the elected members of the Travis Central Appraisal District board, which oversees the office that sets property values for taxes in Travis County. Nonpartisan. Every Travis County voter votes in this race.
One of the elected members of the Travis Central Appraisal District board, which oversees the office that sets property values for taxes in Travis County. Nonpartisan. Every Travis County voter votes in this race.
Directors of a water control and improvement district, which provides water, sewer and drainage service in its area. Nonpartisan. You may vote for up to the number of seats shown. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.
Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.
Directors of a municipal utility district, which builds and pays for water, sewer, drainage and sometimes road and park facilities in its area. Nonpartisan. You may vote for up to the number of seats shown. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.
Vote for up to 5. 5 seats are on the ballot.
Directors of a municipal utility district, which builds and pays for water, sewer, drainage and sometimes road and park facilities in its area. Nonpartisan. You may vote for up to the number of seats shown. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.
Vote for up to 5. 5 seats are on the ballot.
Directors of a municipal utility district, which builds and pays for water, sewer, drainage and sometimes road and park facilities in its area. Nonpartisan. You may vote for up to the number of seats shown. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.
Vote for up to 5. 5 seats are on the ballot.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
Directors of a municipal utility district, which builds and pays for water, sewer, drainage and sometimes road and park facilities in its area. Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.
Directors of a municipal utility district, which builds and pays for water, sewer, drainage and sometimes road and park facilities in its area. Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.
Directors of a municipal utility district, which builds and pays for water, sewer, drainage and sometimes road and park facilities in its area. Nonpartisan. You may vote for up to the number of seats shown. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.
Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.
Directors of a municipal management district, which builds and pays for water, road and park facilities in its area. Nonpartisan. You may vote for up to the number of seats shown. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.
Vote for up to 5. 5 seats are on the ballot.
Directors of a municipal utility district, which builds and pays for water, sewer, drainage and sometimes road and park facilities in its area. Nonpartisan. You may vote for up to the number of seats shown. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.
Vote for up to 5. 5 seats are on the ballot.
Directors of a water control and improvement district, which provides water, sewer and drainage service in its area. Nonpartisan. You may vote for up to the number of seats shown. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.
Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.
Trustees of the Wells Branch Community Library District, which runs the district's public library. Nonpartisan. You may vote for up to the number of seats shown. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.
Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.
Directors of a municipal utility district, which builds and pays for water, sewer, drainage and sometimes road and park facilities in its area. Nonpartisan. You may vote for up to the number of seats shown. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.
Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.
No statewide propositions this year. Unopposed candidates declared elected and not on the ballot: Coupland ISD trustees (Rhonda Suzanne Dunlop, Crystal Ward, Michael Roepke) and Manor ISD trustees, Places 1 to 4 (Stephanie Rodriguez, LaKesha Small, Ana Cortez, Fabian Martinez).
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of bonds in the amount of $260,000,000 for citywide park, recreation, aquatic, and open space improvements, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principle of and interest in bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the City of Austin to issue $260 million in bonds for citywide park, recreation, aquatic and open space improvements, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Official ballot wording
THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of bonds in the amount of $35,000,000 for library facilities and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the City of Austin to issue $35 million in bonds for library facilities, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City Charter be amended to clarify that the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) is independent of City Council control, allow the ICRC to review City districts after changes to the City’s boundary lines, create voter registration and residency duration exceptions for student members, provide an effective date for the redistricting plan adopted by the ICRC, increase the potential appointees to the ICRC, clarify the method and timing of filing vacancies on the ICRC, and allow City staff to communicate with the ICRC outside of meeting as long as such communication is in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Amends the charter to state that the redistricting commission is independent of City Council control and to make the other commission changes listed in the ballot wording.
A NO vote (Against): The charter's redistricting commission rules stay as they are.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Official ballot wording
Shall the City Charter be amended to delete language providing that the City Council shall meet at least once each week?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Removes the charter language that says the City Council must meet at least once each week.
A NO vote (Against): The weekly meeting requirement stays in the charter.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Official ballot wording
Shall the City Charter be amended to delete language requiring the City Council to determine its rules and order of business by ordinance?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Removes the charter language that requires the City Council to set its rules and order of business by ordinance.
A NO vote (Against): That charter requirement stays.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Official ballot wording
Shall the City Charter be amended to clarify the meaning of the term “election” and to provide that the campaign contribution and expenditure limits shall be modified each year by January 1st instead of with the adoption of the budget?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Clarifies the term “election” in the charter and has campaign contribution and spending limits adjusted each year by Jan. 1 instead of with the budget.
A NO vote (Against): The limits keep being adjusted with the budget, and the charter wording stays as it is.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Official ballot wording
Shall the City Charter be amended to provide that initiative elections and petitioned charter amendment elections must be held on the next available November election date that occurs in an even-numbered year and that allows sufficient time to comply with other requirements of law?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Requires initiative elections and petitioned charter amendment elections to be held on the next available November election date in an even-numbered year that allows enough time to meet other legal requirements.
A NO vote (Against): The charter's current timing rules for these elections stay.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Official ballot wording
Shall the City Charter be amended to provide that the City Council appoints and removes the City Attorney?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Amends the charter so the City Council appoints and removes the City Attorney.
A NO vote (Against): The charter is not changed on who appoints and removes the City Attorney.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Official ballot wording
Shall the City Charter be amended to require an Independent Affordability and Efficiency Initiative on a regular basis and before any tax rate increase election and requiring the independent contractor to identify annual and multi-year savings that exceed the cost of the contractor’s service?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Requires an independent affordability and efficiency review on a regular basis and before any tax rate increase election, with the contractor required to identify savings that exceed the cost of its service.
A NO vote (Against): No such review is added to the charter.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City Charter be amended to make non-substantive corrections of typographical errors, punctuation, and sentence structure, and to change or remove language that is moot or unenforceable because it has been superseded by state law or by a final court order?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Makes non-substantive corrections to the charter and changes or removes language that is moot or unenforceable because state law or a final court order replaced it.
A NO vote (Against): The charter text stays as it is.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Official ballot wording
The legal sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Legalizes the sale of all alcoholic beverages, including mixed beverages, in the City of Elgin.
A NO vote (Against): The sale of all alcoholic beverages, including mixed beverages, is not legalized by this election.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Official ballot wording
Municipal Powers
Shall Section 1.05 of the City Charter be amended to reorganize the existing list of the City's particular powers into separate provisions for clarity, without substantively changing or expanding those powers?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Reorganizes the charter's list of the city's powers (Section 1.05) into separate provisions, without substantively changing or expanding them.
A NO vote (Against): Section 1.05 stays as it is.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Official ballot wording
Annexation and Disannexation
Shall Section 1.07 of the City Charter be amended to revise the City's annexation and disannexation authority and procedures to require compliance with applicable state law, clarify the rights and obligations of residents and property within annexed territory, and require payment of City taxes and assessments owed before disannexation?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Revises the city's annexation and disannexation rules (Section 1.07) as described in the ballot wording, including requiring taxes owed to be paid before disannexation.
A NO vote (Against): Section 1.07 stays as it is.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Official ballot wording
City Manager Duties
Shall Section 7.01(i) of the City Charter be amended to correct the word “insure” to “ensure”?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Changes the word “insure” to “ensure” in Section 7.01(i) of the charter.
A NO vote (Against): The wording stays as it is.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Official ballot wording
Community Committees
Shall Section 10.11 of the City Charter be amended to repeal the establishment and requirement for Community Committees?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Repeals the charter section (10.11) that establishes and requires Community Committees.
A NO vote (Against): The Community Committees requirement stays in the charter.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City of Pflugerville City Charter be amended to authorize monthly compensation for members of the City Council in the amount of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) per month for the Mayor and five hundred dollars ($500.00) per month for Council Members?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Authorizes monthly pay of $750 for the mayor and $500 for council members.
A NO vote (Against): Council members and the mayor are not authorized to receive this monthly pay.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Official ballot wording
Shall the City of Pflugerville City Charter be amended to add a new section requiring the City Council to adopt protections governing the collection, use, retention, and oversight of data, facial recognition, and surveillance technologies, to establish transparent approval processes for such technologies, and to require a responsible artificial intelligence framework?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Adds a charter section requiring the City Council to adopt protections for data, facial recognition and surveillance technology, approval processes for that technology, and a responsible artificial intelligence framework.
A NO vote (Against): No such section is added.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City of Pflugerville City Charter be amended to revise the procedures for adopting ordinances, including eliminating the requirement that a proposed ordinance be read at two Council meetings and instead requiring an additional reading only when the City Council determines that an amendment substantively changes the ordinance, and revising related notice and public-availability procedures?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Ends the requirement that a proposed ordinance be read at two council meetings, requiring another reading only if an amendment changes it substantively, and revises related notice rules.
A NO vote (Against): The two-reading requirement stays.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City of Pflugerville City Charter be amended to lower, from fifteen percent (15%) to ten percent (10%), the percentage of qualified voters required to sign a petition for an initiative, referendum, or nonbinding referendum?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Lowers the share of qualified voters needed to sign an initiative or referendum petition from 15% to 10%.
A NO vote (Against): The threshold stays at 15%.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City of Pflugerville City Charter be amended to revise City Council meeting and agenda procedures, including requiring that an item submitted by a Council Member with the support of a second Council Member be placed on an agenda within sixty (60) days, requiring the Mayor to include such items on the agenda, and clarifying the Council's meetings requirements with City-created boards and commissions?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Requires an item submitted by a council member with a second council member's support to be placed on an agenda within 60 days, and makes the other meeting changes in the ballot wording.
A NO vote (Against): Council agenda rules stay as they are.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City of Pflugerville City Charter be amended to provide that voter petition requirements be completed in compliance with state law and extending, from two (2) weeks to four (4) weeks, the deadline to file a supplementary petition after a petition is certified insufficient?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Requires petitions to follow state law and extends the deadline to file a supplementary petition from two weeks to four weeks.
A NO vote (Against): The current petition rules and two-week deadline stay.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City of Pflugerville City Charter be amended to revise the requirements governing the development and content of the Citys annual budget, including requiring that the City Manager prepare and present the budget in accordance with Government Finance Officers Association budget-award guidelines, requiring comparative budget information and a five-year financial forecast, and to add a new charter section requiring a publicly accessible reporting system and final close-out reports for major capital projects?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Revises the city budget requirements (including a five-year financial forecast) and adds a public reporting system and close-out reports for major capital projects.
A NO vote (Against): The budget section stays as it is and no reporting section is added.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City of Pflugerville City Charter be amended to authorize the mayor alone to excuse the City Manager from attending a meeting?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Lets the mayor alone excuse the city manager from attending a meeting.
A NO vote (Against): The charter is not changed on this point.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City of Pflugerville City Charter be amended to allow City Council to appoint residents of the city's ETJ as non-voting advisory participants on city boards and commissions?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the City Council to appoint residents of the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) as non-voting advisory members of city boards and commissions.
A NO vote (Against): ETJ residents are not added this way.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City of Pflugerville City Charter be amended to provide that the Mayor and City Council set the strategic direction and general policy framework of the City?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): States in the charter that the mayor and City Council set the city's strategic direction and general policy framework.
A NO vote (Against): This language is not added.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City Charter be amended to allow public comment during removal proceedings without requiring City Council approval?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows public comment during removal proceedings without requiring City Council approval.
A NO vote (Against): The charter is not changed on this point.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City of Pflugerville City Charter be amended to remove the requirement that the Municipal Court Judge reside within the City?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Removes the requirement that the municipal court judge live in the city.
A NO vote (Against): The residency requirement stays.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City of Pflugerville City Charter be amended to add a new Section 11.05 specifying how the public may participate in City Council meetings, including the submission of written comments on agenda items and participation by remote communication to the extent permitted by state law?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Adds Section 11.05 on how the public may take part in council meetings, including written comments and remote participation as state law allows.
A NO vote (Against): No such section is added.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Shall the City of Pflugerville City Charter be amended to make non-substantive technical and conforming corrections, including standardizing capitalization throughout the Charter; adopting language conforming with state law, and amending or deleting language that is unnecessary or duplicative of state law?
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Makes non-substantive technical and conforming corrections to the charter.
A NO vote (Against): The charter text stays as it is.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Whether the City of Sunset Valley Crime Control and Prevention District should be continued for ten (10) years and the crime control and prevention district sales tax should be continued for ten (10) years.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Continues the Sunset Valley Crime Control and Prevention District and its sales tax for 10 years.
A NO vote (Against): The district and its sales tax are not continued by this vote.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.
Approving the annexation by the Austin Community College District of the following territory: the territory in the Pflugerville Independent School District that is not already within the Austin Community College taxing district, and authorizing the imposition of an ad valorem tax for junior college purposes, which is currently set at a rate of $0.1034, per $100 valuation of taxable property.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Adds the part of Pflugerville ISD not already in the Austin Community College taxing district to the ACC district, and authorizes ACC's property tax there (currently $0.1034 per $100 of value).
A NO vote (Against): That territory is not added to the ACC district.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
From the official explanatory statement: Only voters in the territory to be added (the part of Pflugerville ISD outside the ACC taxing district) vote on this proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.
Ratifying the Ad Valorem tax rate of $1.192200 in Coupland Independent School District for the current year, a rate that will result in an increase of 4.14% percent in Maintenance and Operations tax revenue for the district for the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $86,933.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Ratifies (approves) the district's tax rate of $1.192200, which the ballot says raises maintenance and operations tax revenue 4.14 percent over last year (an additional $86,933).
A NO vote (Against): The $1.192200 rate is not ratified.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.
Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $1.0328 per $100 valuation in Del Valle Independent School District for the current year, a rate that will result in an increase of 19.5% percent in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the District for the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $20,038,349.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Ratifies (approves) the district's tax rate of $1.0328 per $100 of value, which the ballot says raises maintenance and operations tax revenue 19.5 percent over last year (an additional $20,038,349).
A NO vote (Against): The $1.0328 rate is not ratified.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.
Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $1.1169 per $100 valuation in Leander Independent School District for the current year, a rate that will result in an increase of 3.72 percent in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the District for the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $12,066,324.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Ratifies (approves) the district's tax rate of $1.1169 per $100 of value, which the ballot says raises maintenance and operations tax revenue 3.72 percent over last year (an additional $12,066,324).
A NO vote (Against): The $1.1169 rate is not ratified.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of bonds in the amount of $391,500,000 for (1) school facilities, including campus renovations and district-wide safety and security upgrades, and (2) buses, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows Manor ISD to issue $391.5 million in bonds for school facilities (campus renovations and safety and security upgrades) and buses, and to levy property taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of bonds in the amount of $8,500,000 for school technology improvements and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows Manor ISD to issue $8.5 million in bonds for school technology improvements, and to levy property taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE
Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $0.9484 per $100 valuation in Round Rock Independent School District for the current year, a rate that will result in an increase of 3.09 percent in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the District for the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $12,313,099.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Ratifies (approves) the district's tax rate of $0.9484 per $100 of value, which the ballot says raises maintenance and operations tax revenue 3.09 percent over last year (an additional $12,313,099).
A NO vote (Against): The $0.9484 rate is not ratified.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Confirming Creation of Eastwood Municipal Utility District.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Confirms the creation of the district.
A NO vote (Against): The district's creation is not confirmed.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
an operation and maintenance tax for the district not to exceed one dollar and twenty cents ($1.20) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of taxable property.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to levy an operation and maintenance tax of up to $1.20 per $100 of taxable value.
A NO vote (Against): The tax is not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $164,000,000 bonds for water, wastewater and drainage system facilities, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $164 million in bonds for water, sewer and drainage, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $47,500,000 bonds for roads, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $47.5 million in bonds for roads, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $27,000,000 bonds for park and recreational facilities, and the levy of tax sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $27 million in bonds for parks and recreation, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $286,500,000 bonds for refunding water, wastewater, and drainage system facilities bonds and parks and recreational facilities bonds (including refunding bonds issued therefor) issued pursuant to Section 59, Article XVI of the Texas Constitution, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue up to $286.5 million in refunding bonds to refinance its water, sewer, drainage and park bonds, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The refunding bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $71,250,000 bonds for refunding road bonds (including refunding bonds issued therefor) Issued pursuant to Section 52, Article III of the Texas Constitution, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue up to $71.25 million in refunding bonds to refinance its road bonds, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The refunding bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE
The issuance of $178,500,000 bonds for water, sanitary sewer, and drainage and storm sewer systems and for refunding water, sanitary sewer, and drainage and storm sewer systems bonds of the District, and the levy of taxes, without limit as to rate or amount, sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $178.5 million in bonds for water, sewer and drainage and to refund earlier bonds of that type, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE
The issuance of $16,500,000 bonds for recreational facilities and for refunding recreational facilities bonds of the District, and the levy of taxes, without limit as to rate or amount, sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $16.5 million in bonds for parks and recreation and to refund earlier bonds of that type, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE
The issuance of $90,000,000 bonds for roads and for refunding road bonds of the District, and the levy of taxes, without limit as to rate or amount, sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $90 million in bonds for roads and to refund earlier bonds of that type, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Confirming Creation of Kennedy Hill Municipal Utility District.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Confirms the creation of the district.
A NO vote (Against): The district's creation is not confirmed.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
an operation and maintenance tax for the district not to exceed one dollar and twenty cents ($1.20) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of taxable property
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to levy an operation and maintenance tax of up to $1.20 per $100 of taxable value.
A NO vote (Against): The tax is not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $175,000,000 bonds for water, wastewater and drainage system facilities, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $175 million in bonds for water, sewer and drainage, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $60,000,000 bonds for roads, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $60 million in bonds for roads, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $13,265,000 bonds for park and recreational facilities, and the levy of tax sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $13.265 million in bonds for parks and recreation, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $282,397,500 bonds for refunding water, wastewater, and drainage system facilities bonds and parks and recreational facilities bonds (including refunding bonds issued there for) issued pursuant to Section 59, Article XVI of the Texas Constitution, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue up to $282.3975 million in refunding bonds to refinance its water, sewer, drainage and park bonds, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The refunding bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $90,000,000 bonds for refunding road bonds (including refunding bonds issued therefor) issued pursuant to Section 52, Article III of the Texas Constitution, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue up to $90 million in refunding bonds to refinance its road bonds, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The refunding bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.
The issuance of $279,500,000 in bonds and the levy of ad valorem taxes, without limit as to rate or amount, sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds (water, sanitary sewer, drainage and storm sewer, organization and administration)
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $279.5 million in bonds for water, sewer and drainage, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.
The issuance of $165,300,000 in bonds and the levy of ad valorem taxes, without limit as to rate or amount, sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds (paved roads and turnpikes)
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $165.3 million in bonds for roads, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.
The issuance of $33,800,000 in bonds and the levy of ad valorem taxes, without limit as to rate or amount, sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds (parks and recreational facilities)
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $33.8 million in bonds for parks and recreation, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.
The issuance of $419,250,000 in refunding bonds to refund bonds issued for water, sanitary sewer, drainage and storm sewer facilities and the levy of ad valorem taxes, without limit as to rate or amount, sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said refunding bonds
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue up to $419.25 million in refunding bonds to refinance its water, sewer and drainage bonds, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The refunding bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.
The issuance of $247,950,000 in refunding bonds to refund bonds issued for macadamized, graveled, and paved roads and turnpikes or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads, and the levy of ad valorem taxes, without limit as to rate or amount, sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said refunding road bonds
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue up to $247.95 million in refunding bonds to refinance its road bonds, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The refunding bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.
The issuance of $50,700,000 in refunding bonds to refund bonds issued for park and recreational facilities or refunding of such bonds and the levy of ad valorem taxes, without limit as to rate or amount, sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said refunding bonds
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue up to $50.7 million in refunding bonds to refinance its park bonds, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The refunding bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
an operation and maintenance tax for the district not to exceed one dollar and twenty cents ($1.20) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of taxable property.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to levy an operation and maintenance tax of up to $1.20 per $100 of taxable value.
A NO vote (Against): The tax is not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $420,275,000 bonds for water, wastewater and drainage system facilities, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $420.275 million in bonds for water, sewer and drainage, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $130,825,000 bonds for roads, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $130.825 million in bonds for roads, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $188,300,000 bonds for park and recreational facilities, and the levy of tax sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $188.3 million in bonds for parks and recreation, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $912,865,000 bonds for refunding water, wastewater, and drainage system facilities bonds and parks and recreational facilities bonds (including refunding bonds issued therefor) issued pursuant to Section 59, Article XVI of the Texas Constitution, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue up to $912.865 million in refunding bonds to refinance its water, sewer, drainage and park bonds, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The refunding bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $196,240,000 bonds for refunding road bonds (including refunding bonds issued therefor) issued pursuant to Section 52, Article III of the Texas Constitution, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue up to $196.24 million in refunding bonds to refinance its road bonds, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The refunding bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Confirmation Creation of Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 41.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Confirms the creation of the district.
A NO vote (Against): The district's creation is not confirmed.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
an operation and maintenance tax for the district not to exceed one dollar and twenty cents ($1.20) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of taxable property.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to levy an operation and maintenance tax of up to $1.20 per $100 of taxable value.
A NO vote (Against): The tax is not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $59,000,000 bonds for water, wastewater and drainage system facilities, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $59 million in bonds for water, sewer and drainage, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $15,500,000 bonds for roads, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue $15.5 million in bonds for roads, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $88,500,000 bonds for refunding water, wastewater, and drainage system facilities bonds (including refunding bonds issued therefor) issued pursuant to Section 59, Article XVI of the Texas Constitution, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue up to $88.5 million in refunding bonds to refinance its water, sewer and drainage bonds, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The refunding bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE;
the issuance of $23,250,000 bonds for refunding road bonds (including refunding bonds issued therefor) issued pursuant to Section 52, Article III of the Texas Constitution, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows the district to issue up to $23.25 million in refunding bonds to refinance its road bonds, and to levy taxes to repay them.
A NO vote (Against): The refunding bonds are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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The Fire Protection Plan and the implementation of the Fire Protection Plan for the provision of fire protection services to persons, buildings, and property located within the boundaries of the District
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Approves the district's Fire Protection Plan and its implementation for fire protection services in the district.
A NO vote (Against): The plan is not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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THIS IS A TAX INCREASE
The provisions of the Fire Protection Agreement and the levy of a tax to make payments thereunder
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Approves the Fire Protection Agreement and a tax to make payments under it.
A NO vote (Against): The agreement and tax are not approved.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
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Adding all territory along the east shore of the Colorado River between Pennybacker Bridge and Emma Long Park that is currently not in Travis County ESD 4 into the Emergency Services District. Territory along the east shore of the Colorado River between Pennybacker Bridge and Emma Long Park assuming its proportionate share of the outstanding debts and taxes of the District.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Adds the territory along the east shore of the Colorado River between Pennybacker Bridge and Emma Long Park to ESD 4, with that territory taking on its share of the district's debts and taxes.
A NO vote (Against): The territory is not added.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
Official ballot wording
Adding the territory generally described as certain lots (and as applicable, tracts) fronting on Lake Austin between Tom Miller Dam and 2940 Oestrick Lane, to the extent such territory is described in City of Austin Ordinance Nos. 20251120-064, 20251211-089, 20251211-090, 20260122-063, 20260226-060, 20260226-062, 20260312-030, 20260326-057, 20260326-058, 20260326-063, 20260326-064, and 20260326-062 save and except for 3963 Westlake Drive, to the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 9.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Adds the listed Lake Austin lots between Tom Miller Dam and 2940 Oestrick Lane to ESD 9.
A NO vote (Against): The lots are not added.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
From the official explanatory statement: Voters in ESD 9 and voters in the territory to be added vote on the same wording in separate elections.
Official ballot wording
The territory generally described as certain lots (and as applicable, tracts) fronting on Lake Austin between Tom Miller Dam and 2940 Oestrick Lane, to the extent such territory is described in City of Austin Ordinance Nos. 20251120-064, 20251211-089, 20251211-090, 20260122-063, 20260226-060, 20260226-062, 20260312-030, 20260326-057, 20260326-058, 20260326-063, 20260326-064, and 20260326-062 save and except for 3963 Westlake Drive, assuming its proportionate share of the outstanding debts and taxes of the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 9, if it is added to the district.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): If the lots are added, they take on their share of ESD 9's outstanding debts and taxes.
A NO vote (Against): The lots do not take on that share.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
From the official explanatory statement: Voters in ESD 9 and voters in the territory to be added vote on the same wording in separate elections.
Official ballot wording
Adding the Edgewater and River Terrace Service Area to the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 10.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Adds the Edgewater and River Terrace Service Area to ESD 10.
A NO vote (Against): The service area is not added.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
From the official explanatory statement: The county's consolidated ballot shows two versions of these propositions. ESD 10's election order says voters in the district and voters in the service area vote in separate elections; this page lists the versions in the order the ballot and the order show them, district voters first.
Official ballot wording
The Edgewater and River Terrace Service Area assuming its proportionate share of the outstanding debts and taxes of the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 10, if it is added to the district.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): If the service area is added, it takes on its share of ESD 10's outstanding debts and taxes.
A NO vote (Against): The service area does not take on that share.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
From the official explanatory statement: The county's consolidated ballot shows two versions of these propositions. ESD 10's election order says voters in the district and voters in the service area vote in separate elections; this page lists the versions in the order the ballot and the order show them, district voters first.
Official ballot wording
THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.
Adding the Edgewater and River Terrace Service Area to the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 10.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Adds the Edgewater and River Terrace Service Area to ESD 10.
A NO vote (Against): The service area is not added.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
From the official explanatory statement: The county's consolidated ballot shows two versions of these propositions. ESD 10's election order says voters in the district and voters in the service area vote in separate elections; this page lists the versions in the order the ballot and the order show them, district voters first.
Official ballot wording
THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.
The Edgewater and River Terrace Service Area assuming its proportionate share of the outstanding debts and taxes of the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 10, if it is added to the district.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): If the service area is added, it takes on its share of ESD 10's outstanding debts and taxes.
A NO vote (Against): The service area does not take on that share.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the proposition.
From the official explanatory statement: The county's consolidated ballot shows two versions of these propositions. ESD 10's election order says voters in the district and voters in the service area vote in separate elections; this page lists the versions in the order the ballot and the order show them, district voters first.
Monday, Oct. 19, to Friday, Oct. 30, every day 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
You may vote at any Travis County polling site. Sites marked with an asterisk stay open until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30. The TCC Complex is open on Friday, Oct. 30, only.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You may vote at any of the 201 Travis County Election Day locations. If you are in line at 7 p.m., you may vote.
Your ID may be expired up to four years (any length of time if you are 70 or older). If you do not have one and cannot reasonably get one, you can sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and show another document such as a voter registration certificate, utility bill or bank statement.
Travis County Clerk, Elections Division: 512-238-8683, elections@traviscountytx.gov, 5501 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 (mail: P.O. Box 149325, Austin, TX 78714).
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