What's on the ballot?

10 proposed Constitutional Amendments to the Texas Constitution.

Wording on Ballot:

Proposition Number 1 (SJR 14)

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran."

Proposition Number 2 (SJR 4)

"The constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board in an amount not to exceed $6 billion at any time outstanding."

Proposition Number 3 (SJR 50)

"The constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds of the State of Texas to finance educational loans to students."

Proposition Number 4 (HJR 63)

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit a county to issue bonds or notes to finance the development or redevelopment of an unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted area and to pledge for repayment of the bonds or notes increases in ad valorem taxes imposed by the county on property in the area. The amendment does not provide authority for increasing ad valorem tax rates."

Proposition Number 5 (SJR 26)

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to allow cities or counties to enter into interlocal contracts with other cities or counties without the imposition of a tax or the provision of a sinking fund."

Proposition Number 6 (HJR 109)

"The constitutional amendment clarifying references to the permanent school fund, allowing the General Land Office to distribute revenue from permanent school fund land or other properties to the available school fund to provide additional funding for public education, and providing for an increase in the market value of the permanent school fund for the purpose of allowing increased distributions from the available school fund."

Proposition Number 7 (SJR 28)

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities."

Proposition Number 8 (SJR 16)

"The constitutional amendment providing for the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water-stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity."

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant a pardon to a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision."

Proposition Number 9 (SJR 9)

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant a pardon to a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision."

Proposition Number 10 (SJR 37)

"The constitutional amendment to change the length of the unexpired term that causes the automatic resignation of certain elected county or district officeholders if they become candidates for another office.

See a sample ballot.

More detailed explanation: Texas Legislative Council Analysis and House Research Organization Analysis

When to vote?

Early voting: October 24 through November 4

Election Day: November 8 (polls open 7 am to 7 pm)

Where can I vote?

Polling locations can be found in two places: Your local newspaper (Most Texas newspapers publish the polling locations prior to every election) or by calling the person that handles the Election Duties in your county to find the polling locations. If you have your voter registration certificate, it will list your precinct number. When you call, tell the person that answers the phone your precinct number to find out where your polling place is located.

***During Early Voting, you are allowed to vote at any polling location within the county. On Election Day, you are required to vote in your local precinct.

What is the last day to register to vote?

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

How do I register to vote?

The process is simple and all it takes is 3-Easy Steps!

1. Request a Voter Registration Card
2. Fill it out, and mail to your Registrar of Voters County Courthouse. Find Your County Registration Official.
3. Remember to Vote in the Election on November 8!

How can I be sure that I am registered to vote or if I am on the voter rolls in the county where I reside?

To inquire about the status of your voter registration, call the voter registrar's office in the county in which you reside. Find the contact information for your registrar. You can also check your registration online.

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