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Ballotpedia covered 44 local ballot measure in Texas for voters in five cities, 12 school districts, and two counties on two election dates.

November 2 highlights:

HIGHLIGHTS
  • On Nov. 2, Austin voters decided Proposition A, an initiative to establish minimum police officer staffing levels designed to increase the number of police officers in the city and to add training requirements and diversity, mentoring, and honorable behavior incentives.
  • Voters in eight school districts decided 19 bond issues on November 2. The measures combined request voters to authorize $3.57 billion in school district bonds.
  • May 1 highlights:

    HIGHLIGHTS
  • Austin voters decided eight ballot measures related to ranked-choice voting, a sit-lie ordinance, police oversight, local governance, and a public campaign finance program. They approved five and defeated three.
  • In Lubbock, an initiative designed to make abortion illegal within city limits and declare Lubbock a "Sanctuary City for the Unborn" was on the ballot. Voters approved the measure.
  • The Dallas City Council asked voters to approve a city charter amendment to eliminate the requirement that members of boards or commissions created by the city charter be registered or qualified voters. It was defeated.
  • 2021 coverage scope

    In 2021, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and all state capitals, including those outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia covered a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2021 local ballot measure coverage includes Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano, Laredo, Lubbock, Garland, and Irving. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.

    Election dates

    November 2

    Ballotpedia covered 28 measures in two cities, two counties, and 11 school districts on November 2. Eleven of the measures were approved and 18 were defeated.

    Bexar County

    See also: Bexar County, Texas ballot measures

    Voters in Bexar County defeated five measures and approved one.

    Alamo Heights Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Property Tax (November 2021):  ✔

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing an annual property tax rate of $1.1934, thereby generating an estimated $2,787,591 per year for district maintenance and operations.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing an annual property tax rate of $1.1934.

    East Central Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the East Central Independent School District to issue up to $172,450,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund facilities and requiring a property tax levy.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the East Central Independent School District to issue up to $172,450,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund facilities and requiring a property tax levy.

    Judson Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

    A yes” vote supported authorizing the Judson Independent School District to issue up to $252,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school facilities and requiring a property tax levy.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Judson Independent School District to issue up to $252,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school facilities and requiring a property tax levy.

    Judson Independent School District, Texas, Proposition B, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Judson Independent School District to issue up to $14,900,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund recreational facilities and requiring a property tax levy.

    A novote opposed authorizing the Judson Independent School District to issue up to $14,900,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund recreational facilities and requiring a property tax levy.

    Judson Independent School District, Texas, Proposition C, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Judson Independent School District to issue up to $35,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund instructional techonology and requiring a property tax levy.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Judson Independent School District to issue up to $35,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund instructional technology and requiring a property tax levy.

    Southside Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Southside Independent School District to issue up to $52,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund building developments and busses and requiring a property tax levy.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Southside Independent School District to issue up to $52,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund building developments and busses and requiring a property tax levy.


    Dallas County

    See also: Dallas County, Texas ballot measures

    Voters in Dallas approved one measure on the November 2 ballot.

    Highland Park Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Property Tax (November 2021):  ✔

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing for 1 year a property tax of $1.131, thereby generating an estimated $5,273,741.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing for 1 year a property tax of $1.131.


    El Paso County

    See also: El Paso County, Texas ballot measures

    Voters in El Paso defeated two ballot measures on November 2.

    Canutillo Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Board of Trustees of the Canutillo Independent School District to issue up to $177,500,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund building developments and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $50 per $100,000 in assessed value.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Board of Trustees of the Canutillo Independent School District to issue up to $177,500,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund building developments and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $50 per $100,000 in assessed value.

    Canutillo Independent School District, Texas, Proposition B, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Canutillo Independent School District to issue up to $10,000,000 in bonds and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0 per $100,000 in assessed value.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Canutillo Independent School District to issue up to $10,000,000 in bonds and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0 per $100,000 in assessed value.


    Harris County

    See also: Harris County, Texas ballot measures

    Alief Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✔

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Alief Independent School District to issue up to $482,585,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund building developments and requiring a property tax levy.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Alief Independent School District to issue up to $482,585,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund building developments and requiring an property tax levy.

    Alief Independent School District, Texas, Proposition B, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✔

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Alief Independent School District to issue up to $9,095,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund athletic developments and requiring a property tax levy.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Alief Independent School District to issue up to $9,095,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund athletic developments and requiring a property tax levy.

    Alief Independent School District, Texas, Proposition C, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Alief Independent School District to issue up to $19,430,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund Crump Stadium developments and requiring a property tax levy.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Alief Independent School District to issue up to $19,430,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund Crump Stadium developments and requiring a property tax levy.

    Alief Independent School District, Texas, Proposition D, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✔

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Alief Independent School District to issue up to $30,590,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund technology and requiring a property tax levy.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Alief Independent School District to issue up to $30,590,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund technology and requiring a property tax levy.


    Lubbock County

    See also: Lubbock County, Texas ballot measures

    Lubbock, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing Lubbock to issue up to $174,575,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund public improvements and requiring a property tax levy.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing Lubbock to issue up to $174,575,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund public improvements and requiring a property tax levy.

    Lubbock County, Texas, Proposition A, Law Enforcement Property Tax (November 2021):  ✔

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing a propoerty tax of $359.99 per $100,000 valuation to replace an existing property tax, to increase pay for the Lubbock County Sheriff's Department .

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing a property tax of $359.99 per $100,000 valuation to replace an existing property tax, to increase pay for the Lubbock County Sheriff's Department.

    New Deal Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✔

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the New Deal Independent School District to issue up to $48,500,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund building developments and requiring a property tax levy.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the New Deal Independent School District to issue up to $48,500,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund building developments and requiring a property tax levy.


    Tarrant County

    See also: Tarrant County, Texas ballot measures

    Fort Worth Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond issue (November 2021):  ✔

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Fort Worth Independent School District to issue up to $1,211,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund the development of school buildings and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0 per $100,000 in assessed value.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Fort Worth Independent School District to issue up to $1,211,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund the development of school buildings and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0 per $100,000 in assessed value.

    Fort Worth Independent School District, Texas, Proposition B, Bond issue (November 2021):  ✖

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Fort Worth Independent School District to issue up to $98,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund the development of a fine art facility and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0 per $100,000 in assessed value.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Fort Worth Independent School District to issue up to $98,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund the development of a fine art facility and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0 per $100,000 in assessed value.

    Fort Worth Independent School District, Texas, Proposition C, Bond issue (November 2021):  ✖

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Fort Worth Independent School District to issue up to $104,900,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund stadiums and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0 per $100,000 in assessed value.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Fort Worth Independent School District to issue up to $104,900,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund stadiums and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0 per $100,000 in assessed value.

    Fort Worth Independent School District, Texas, Proposition D, Bond issue (November 2021):  ✖

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Fort Worth Independent School District to issue up to $76,200,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund recreational facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0 per $100,000 in assessed value.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Fort Worth Independent School District to issue up to $76,200,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund recreational facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0 per $100,000 in assessed value.

    Tarrant County, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✔

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing Tarrant County to issue up to $400,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund transportation infrastructure and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0 per $100,000 in assessed value.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing Tarrant County to issue up to $400,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund transportation infrastructure and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0 per $100,000 in assessed value.

    Tarrant County, Texas, Proposition B, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

    A “yes” vote supported authorizing Tarrant County to issue up to $116,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund the development of a criminal district attorney office building and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0 per $100,000 in assessed value.

    A “no” vote opposed authorizing Tarrant County to issue up to $116,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund the development of a criminal district attorney office building and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0 per $100,000 in assessed value.


    Travis County

    See also: Travis County, Texas ballot measures

    Austin, Texas, Proposition A, Police Policies on Minimum Number of Officers, Training Requirements, and Demographic Representation Initiative (November 2021):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported this ballot initiative to:

    * establish minimum police staffing and require there to be at least two police officers for every 1,000 residents of Austin;

    * add an additional 40 hours of police training each year on topics such as active shooter scenarios, critical thinking, and defensive tactics; and

    * provide police with additional compensation for being proficient in non-English languages, enrolling in cadet mentoring programs, and being recognized for honorable conduct.

    A "no" vote opposed this ballot initiative to establish minimum police staffing, require there to be at least two police officers for every 1,000 residents of Austin, and make other changes to policing policies.

    Austin, Texas, Proposition B, Authorize the Lease or Sale of Parkland Property (November 2021):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city council to lease or sell through a public bidding process nine acres of parkland used as the Central Maintenance Complex (CMC) at 2525 S. Lakeshore Blvd and setting a minimum value requirement for the bid.

    A "no" vote opposed this measure authorizing the city council to lease or sell through a public bidding process nine acres of parkland used as the Central Maintenance Complex (CMC) at 2525 S. Lakeshore Blvd and setting a minimum value requirement for the bid.

    Leander Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue for Facilities, Buses, and Vehicles (November 2021):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $727,210,817 in bonds and to levy property taxes to repay the bonds, with bond revenue to be used facilities, buses, and vehicles.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $727,210,817 in bonds and to levy property taxes to repay the bonds, with bond revenue to be used facilities, buses, and vehicles.

    Leander Independent School District, Texas, Proposition B, Bond Issue for Technology Equipment (November 2021):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $33,298,077 in bonds and to levy property taxes to repay the bonds, with bond revenue to be used for technology equipment.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $33,298,077 in bonds and to levy property taxes to repay the bonds, with bond revenue to be used for technology equipment.

    Leander Independent School District, Texas, Proposition C, Bond Issue for High School Performing Arts Centers and Auditoriums (November 2021):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $11,662,346 in bonds and to levy property taxes to repay the bonds, with bond revenue to be used for renovations to highschool performing arts centers and auditoriums.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $11,662,346 in bonds and to levy property taxes to repay the bonds, with bond revenue to be used for renovations to highschool performing arts centers and auditoriums.

    Pflugerville Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Property Tax (November 2021):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to levy a property tax of $1.408 per $100 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $14,227,238 in revenue.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to levy a property tax of $1.408 per $100 in assessed value.


    May 1

    Voters in Austin, Dallas, Lubbock, and San Antonio decided 16 local ballot measures on May 1, 2021. Ten were approved, and six were defeated.

    Bexar County

    See also: Bexar County, Texas ballot measures

    San Antonio, Texas, Proposition A, Public Purpose Bond Issuance Charter Amendment (May 2021):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to allow the city to issue bonds for public purposes and improvements not prohibited by the Texas Constitution or general laws, replacing the existing requirement that bonds be used to construct, acquire, equip, renovate, improve and repair public works.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to allow the city to issue bonds for public purposes and improvements not prohibited by the Texas Constitution or general laws, thereby maintaining the existing requirement that bonds be used to construct, acquire, equip, renovate, improve and repair public works.

    San Antonio, Texas, Proposition B, Repeal Police Collective Bargaining Initiative (May 2021):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported repealing local authority for collective bargaining with the San Antonio Police Officers Association to negotiate wages, healthcare, leave, and other policies. As of 2020, Chapter 174 of state law allows cities the option to negotiate with unions through collective bargaining. 

    A "no" vote opposed repealing local authority granting collective bargaining to police officers under Chapter 174 of state law.


    Dallas County

    See also: Dallas County, Texas ballot measures

    Dallas, Texas, Proposition 1, Commission and Board Voter Requirement Charter Amendment (May 2021):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to eliminate the requirement that a member of a board or commission created by the city charter be a registered or qualified voter.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to eliminate the requirement that a member of a board or commission created by the city charter be a registered or qualified voter.

    Dallas, Texas, Proposition 2, Civil Service Board Requirement Charter Amendment (May 2021):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to eliminate the requirement that a member of the civil service board be a qualified tax paying citizen.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to eliminate the requirement that a member of the civil service board be a qualified tax paying citizen.


    Lubbock County

    See also: Lubbock County, Texas ballot measures

    Lubbock, Texas, Proposition A, Abortion Ban Within City Limits Initiative (May 2021):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending city ordinances to outlaw abortion within city limits and declaring Lubbock a Sanctuary City for the Unborn.

    A "no" vote opposed amending city ordinances to outlaw abortion within city limits and declaring Lubbock a Sanctuary City for the Unborn.

    Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (May 2021):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $338 million in bonds and to increase property taxes to repay the bond debt.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $338 million in bonds and to increase property taxes to repay the bond debt.

    Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, Texas, Proposition B, Bond Issue (May 2021):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $31 million in bonds and to increase property taxes to repay the bond debt.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $31 million in bonds and to increase property taxes to repay the bond debt.

    Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, Texas, Proposition C, Bond Issue (May 2021):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $51 in bonds and to increase property taxes to repay the bond debt.

    A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $51 million in bonds and to increase property taxes to repay the bond debt.


    Travis County

    See also: Travis County, Texas ballot measures

    Austin, Texas, Proposition A, Binding Arbitration for Firefighters Association Initiative (May 2021):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city's charter to require the city and firefighters association to participate in binding arbitration when an agreement cannot be reached through collective bargaining regarding working conditions.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city's charter to require the city and firefighters association to participate in binding arbitration when an agreement cannot be reached through collective bargaining regarding working conditions.

    Austin, Texas, Proposition B, Prohibition on Sitting, Lying, and Camping and Limiting Solicitation in Public Areas Initiative (May 2021):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported making it a criminal offense (Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine) for anyone to sit, lie down, or camp in public areas and prohibiting solicitation of money or other things of value at specific hours and locations.

    A "no" vote opposed making it a criminal offense for anyone to sit, lie down, or camp in public areas and prohibiting solicitation of money or other things of value at specific hours and locations.

    Austin, Texas, Proposition C, Appointed Director of Police Oversight Amendment (May 2021):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city's charter to authorize the city council to determine how the director of the Office of Police Oversight is appointed or removed through a city ordinance.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city's charter to authorize the city council to determine how the director of the Office of Police Oversight is appointed or removed through a city ordinance, thereby maintaining the existing structure where the director is appointed by the city manager.

    Austin, Texas, Proposition D, Change Mayoral Elections to Coincide with Presidential Election Years Initiative (May 2021):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported aligning mayoral elections with presidential election years instead of gubernatorial elections years beginning in 2024, meaning the mayor elected in 2022 would only serve a two-year term.

    A "no" vote opposed aligning mayoral elections with presidential election years, thereby maintaining their alignment with gubernatorial elections years.

    Austin, Texas, Proposition E, Ranked Choice Voting Initiative (May 2021):  ✔

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city's charter to implement the use of ranked-choice voting for city elections if permitted by state law.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city's charter to implement the use of ranked-choice voting for city elections if permitted by state law, thereby maintaining local runoff elections.

    Austin, Texas, Proposition F, Eliminate City Manager and Establish Mayor-Council Government Initiative (May 2021):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported changing city governance from a council-manager system to a mayor-council system, thereby eliminating the position of the city manager and making the mayor the chief executive of the city.

    A "no" vote opposed changing city governance from a council-manager system to a mayor-council system, thereby maintaining the position of the city manager as the chief executive of the city.

    Austin, Texas, Proposition G, Addition of City Council District Initiative (May 2021):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported adding an additional city council district, thereby increasing the total number of city council members from 10 to 11.

    A "no" vote opposed adding an additional city council district, thereby increasing the total number of city council members from 10 to 11.

    Austin, Texas, Proposition H, Funding for Public Campaign Finance Program (May 2021):  ✖

    A "yes" vote supported amending the city's charter to adopt a public campaign finance program that provides up to two $25 vouchers to registered voters to contribute to campaigns of qualifying candidates.

    A "no" vote opposed amending the city's charter to adopt a public campaign finance program that provides up to two $25 vouchers to registered voters to contribute to campaigns of qualifying candidates.



    Statewide ballot measures

    See also: Texas 2021 ballot measures
    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposition 1 Gambling Authorizes professional sports team charitable organizations to conduct raffles at rodeo venues
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 2 Bond issues Authorizes a county to issue bonds to fund infrastructure and transportation projects in undeveloped and blighted areas
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 3 Religion Amends the Texas Constitution to prohibit the state or any political subdivision from enacting a law, rule, order, or proclamation that limits religious services or organizations
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 4 State judiciary Changes the eligibility requirements for the following judicial offices: a justice of the supreme court, a judge of the court of criminal appeals, a justice of a court of appeals, and a district judge
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 5 State judiciary Authorizes the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct to accept and investigate complaints and reports against candidates running for state judicial office
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 6 Healthcare and Constitutional rights Amends the Texas Constitution to state that residents of nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, or state-supported living centers have a right to designate an essential caregiver that may not be prohibited from visiting the resident
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 7 Taxes Amends the Texas Constitution to allow the legislature to extend a homestead tax limit for surviving spouses of disabled individuals as long as the spouse is 55 years old and resides at the home
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 8 Taxes and Veterans Amends the Texas Constitution to allow the legislature to apply a homestead tax exemption for surviving spouses of members of the military to those fatally injured in the line of duty
    Approveda


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    Footnotes

    1. VoteTexas.gov, "Who, What, Where, When, How," accessed February 27, 2023
    2. Texas Secretary of State, “Request for Voter Registration Applications,” accessed February 27, 2023
    3. Texas Secretary of State, “Voter Registration,” accessed February 27, 2023
    4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 NCSL, "State Profiles: Elections," accessed July 28, 2024
    5. Texas Secretary of State, "Request for Voter Registration Applications," accessed July 28, 2024
    6. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    7. Texas Constitution and Statutes, “Election Code,” accessed February 23, 2023
    8. The Texas Tribune, “Texas officials flag tens of thousands of voters for citizenship checks,” January 25, 2019
    9. The New York Times, “Federal Judge Halts ‘Ham-Handed’ Texas Voter Purge,” February 28, 2019
    10. The New York Times, “Texas Ends Review That Questioned Citizenship of Almost 100,000 Voters,” April 26, 2019
    11. Texas Secretary of State, “Secretary Whitley Announces Settlement In Litigation On Voter Registration List Maintenance Activity,” April 26, 2019
    12. Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
    13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 Texas Secretary of State, "Required Identification for Voting in Person," accessed February 27, 2023 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "tvid" defined multiple times with different content