From a new proposed library in Bee Cave to sales tax elections, here is what Lake Travis-Westlake residents need to know about the Nov. 4 election.

Dates to know
  • Oct. 20: first day of early voting
  • Oct. 24: last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
  • Oct. 31: last day of early voting
  • Nov. 4: Election Day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or Nov. 5 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)
Sample ballot

City of Austin
  • Proposition Q: Approving the ad valorem tax rate of $0.574017 per $100 valuation in the city of Austin for the fiscal year 2025-26 for the purpose of funding or expanding programs intended to increase housing affordability, improve parks, enhance public services and cover other budgeted expenses. Last year, the ad valorem tax rate in Austin was $0.4776 per $100 valuation.
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City of Bee Cave
  • Proposition A: Shall the city be allowed to construct a new public library located generally on 21.067 acres known locally as the Skaggs property for the purpose of providing library services to the public?
  • Proposition B: The issuance of $19.98 million in general obligation bonds for a new city library, related site development and related parking infrastructure, and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
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City of Rollingwood
  • Proposition A: The reauthorization of a local sales and use tax in the city of Rollingwood at the rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue to provide revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets.
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City of West Lake Hills
  • Proposition A: The reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in the city of West Lake Hills at the rate of one-half of one percent to continue to provide revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets.
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State propositions

There will also be 17 state propositions on the ballot. To read more reporting on these ballot items, click here.

Where to vote


Travis County residents can vote at any polling location during early voting or on election day. Visit www.votetravis.gov for a full list of polling locations.