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A Guide to Early Voting in Texas

On Oct. 20, early voting began statewide in Texas and will run through Oct. 31 ahead of Election Day Nov. 4.
The ballot centers on constitutional changes proposed by the Legislature, including 17 proposed state constitutional amendments covering a capital gains tax ban, bail reform measures, and the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
In local races, a Tarrant County Senate contest features John Huffman, former Southlake Mayor, against Democrat Taylor Rehmet, while county commissioners cut early voting and polling locations.
Voters should note the Oct. 24 deadline to apply for mail ballots, with mail-in returns due by Election Day Nov. 4 and military and overseas ballots accepted until Nov. 10.
Ballot fiscal measures could shift property tax relief and state spending, including a $1 billion annual fund for water projects, $3 billion for dementia research, and property tax changes affecting homeowners and businesses.

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Early voting for Texas’ 17 statewide propositions is under way. Here’s what voters need to know

Texas voters will get the final say on 17 constitutional amendments — usually listed as statewide propositions at the top of the ballot — including billions of dollars in property tax cuts for homeowners and businesses.

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