Early voting underway for state propositions, one local measure in Presidio County

Presidio County debt measure on the ballot

Early voting for the November 4 election begins on Monday, October 20, and runs through Friday, October 31. Tri-county voters will—like all Texas voters—have an opportunity to approve or reject 17 Texas Constitution amendments on a wide variety of issues.

The only local race on the ballot is in Presidio County, with Measure A—approval or denial for the county to issue $5 million in certificate of obligation bonds to fund courthouse repairs, repairs to the county annex in Presidio, and road and bridge equipment.

Among the statewide propositions, two have garnered the most attention—increasing the homestead exemption on school property taxes from $100,000 to $140,000 and further exempting $60,000 for the elderly and disabled, thus creating a total $200,000 exemption for them if the other exemption measure passes. Another key proposition is approval of a $20 billion water supply and infrastructure package. For a full list and description of ballot measures, search The Texas Tribune for “17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot.”

To verify your voter registration and see identification requirements to vote, visit votetexas.gov.

Early voting places and times:

Presidio County
For more information, sample ballots and forms for voting by mail, see co.presidio.tx.us or call 432-729-4812.

Note: For early voting only, you can vote at any location regardless of your precinct.

Presidio County Annex
300 E. O’Reilly Street, Presidio
October 20-24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Marfa Volunteer Fire Station
106 E. Lincoln Street, Marfa
October 27-29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 30-31, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Brewster County

Information, sample ballots and forms for voting by mail, see  brewstercounty.gov/page/elections.information or call 432-837-6200 Ext. 6230.

Val Beard Building Conference Room (Old Library), 203 N 7th Street, Alpine
October 20-24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 27-29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 30-31, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jeff Davis County

For more information, sample ballots and forms for voting by mail, see jeffdaviscounty.texas.gov/page/jeffdavis.Elections or call 432-426-3251.

Jeff Davis County District and County Clerk’s Office (Green Doors), 111 North Front Street, Fort Davis.
October 20-24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 27-29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 30-31, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.