Here's what you need to know before heading to the polls:
Travis County Bond Proposal: $184.9 million total
These two bond proposals from Travis County focus on making improvements to roadways, drainage, sidewalks, parks and other infrastructure needs. Read the ballot language below.
- PROPOSITION A
The issuance of $93,445,000 of Road Bonds for the purpose of the construction, maintenance and operation of macadamized, graveled or paved roads and turnpikes, or in aid thereof, including acquiring land and rights-of-way therefor, road drainage, bike lanes, sidewalks and shared use paths, and replacement and improvement of road bridges and culverts, and the levying of the tax in payment thereof - PROPOSITION B
The issuance of $91,495,000 of Bonds for the purposes of constructing and improving County parks and the acquisition of land and interests in land in connection therewith, including the acquisition of open space park land, and acquiring conservation easements on land for any authorized purposes, including, without limitation, to retain or protect natural, scenic, or open-space values of real property or assure its availability for agricultural, recreational, or open-space use, protect natural resources, maintain or enhance air or water quality, or conserve water quantity or quality, and the levying of the tax in payment thereof
Austin ISD bond
This November, voters living within Austin ISD will be asked to approve a $1.05 billion bond aimed at transforming the district’s facilities into 21st-century learning spaces.
The bond includes 32 line items ranging from minor renovations to the construction of new schools. Although the bond’s bottom line is the largest in AISD history, the district’s financial officers have said no property tax increase will be incurred by taxpayers.
Read more here.
State constitutional amendments
Texas voters can vote for or against seven amendments to the state’s constitution Nov. 7. Read more on these amendments here.
Sample polling locations
Residents may vote at any early voting or Election Day polling location. A full list is at www.votetravis.com or www.wilco.org/elections.
Early voting
Travis County
- Disability Rights Texas, 2222 W. Braker Lane, Austin
- Hartfield Performing Arts Center, 5800 McNeil Drive, Austin
- Randalls, 109000-D Research Blvd., Austin
Williamson County
- Anderson Mill Limited District, 11500 El Salido Parkway, Austin
The map shows early voting and Election Day polling locations:
