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For voters in Floresville, La Vernia, Poth, Stockdale, Sutherland Springs, Adkins and the rest of Wilson County. Some races depend on where you live; your official sample ballot shows exactly which ones are yours.
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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.
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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 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.
Leads the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, which hears civil and criminal appeals from trial courts in Bexar and surrounding South Texas counties.

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Presides over a state district court in Wilson County. 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 in Wilson County. 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 the Wilson County Commissioners Court, which sets the county budget and tax rate, and serves as the county's chief executive and emergency management director.
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Keeps the records of Wilson County's district courts and manages jury selection.
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Keeps Wilson County's public records, including property records, marriage licenses and county court records.
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Receives and pays out Wilson County's money and keeps its financial records.
Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.
One of four precinct members of the Wilson County Commissioners Court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees county roads. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.
One of four precinct members of the Wilson 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.
Official ballot wording
THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $0.9554 per $100 taxable assessed valuation in Poth Independent School District for the current year, a rate that will result in an increase of 18 percent in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the district for the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $120.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Ratifies (approves) Poth ISD's tax rate of $0.9554 per $100 of value, which the ballot says raises maintenance and operations tax revenue 18 percent over last year.
A NO vote (Against): The $0.9554 rate is not ratified.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast in the school district.
Official ballot wording
THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE;
The issuance of bonds in the amount of $7,500,000 for school 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 Falls City ISD to issue $7.5 million in bonds for school facilities 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 in the school district.
Official ballot wording
THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE;
The issuance of bonds in the amount of $3,500,000 for athletic facilities for student use, with priority given to (i) the existing Falls City Baseball Field, which is to be leased by the District from the City of Falls City, Texas and (ii) new softball 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 Falls City ISD to issue $3.5 million in bonds for athletic facilities, starting with the city baseball field and new softball facilities, 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 in the school district.
Official ballot wording
THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE;
The issuance of bonds in the amount of $855,000 for school recreational facilities, including new tennis courts, improved lighting, and relocation of the pole vault area, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Allows Stockdale ISD to issue $855,000 in bonds for new tennis courts, lighting and moving the pole vault area, 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 in the school district.
Official ballot wording
THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE;
The issuance of bonds in the amount of $2,145,000 for school stadium 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 Stockdale ISD to issue $2,145,000 in bonds for stadium facilities 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 in the school district.
Official ballot wording
THIS IS A TAX INCREASE
Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $1.0446 per $100 valuation in Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District for the current year, a rate that will result in an increase of 0 percent in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the District for the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $0.
Choices: For / Against
A YES vote (For): Ratifies (approves) Nixon-Smiley CISD's tax rate of $1.0446 per $100 of value; the ballot says this is a 0 percent increase in maintenance and operations revenue.
A NO vote (Against): The $1.0446 rate is not ratified.
To pass: a majority of the votes cast in the school district.
Monday, Oct. 19, to Friday, Oct. 30, at two locations. Hours differ by location and day; see each site below.
Any Wilson County voter may vote early at either location. Main location (Elections Office): Oct. 19 to 23, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Oct. 26 to 30, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Branch (La Vernia): Oct. 19 to 23, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Oct. 26 to 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Source: Wilson County early voting locations, dates and times.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wilson County votes by precinct: use the polling place for the box (precinct) on your voter registration card.
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.
Wilson County Elections Office: 830-393-7380, elections@wilsoncountytx.gov, 1103 4th Street, Bldg. B, Suite 101, Floresville, TX 78114.
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