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Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures in Texas on May 3 and November 4, 2025.

In 2025, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California and Virginia. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

Ballotpedia is also covering electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2025

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Bexar County

See also: Bexar County, Texas ballot measures

Bexar County, Texas, Proposition A, Increase Hotel Occupancy Tax to Fund Coliseum Complex Venue Project Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the county to increase the county hotel occupancy tax to a maximum rate of 2%, for a combined rate of 17%,  and use revenue from the county hotel tax and the county's short-term motor vehicle rental tax (5%) to fund the Coliseum Complex Venue Project.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the county to increase the county hotel occupancy tax to a maximum rate of 2%, for a combined rate of 17%, and use revenue from the county hotel tax and the county's short-term motor vehicle rental tax (5%) to fund the Coliseum Complex Venue Project.

Bexar County, Texas, Proposition B, Increase Hotel Occupancy Tax to Fund San Antonio Spurs Arena Venue Project Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the county to increase the county hotel occupancy tax to a maximum rate of 2%, for a combined rate of 17%, and use revenue from the county hotel tax and the county's short-term motor vehicle rental tax (5%) to fund the San Antonio Spurs Arena Venue Project.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the county to increase the county hotel occupancy tax to a maximum rate of 2%, for a combined rate of 17%, and use revenue from the county hotel tax and the county's short-term motor vehicle rental tax (5%) to fund the San Antonio Spurs Arena Venue Project.

East Central Independent School District, Texas, Measure A, Increase Property Tax Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports increasing the property tax rate to $981.90 per $100,000 in assessed value, which would provide an additional $7.6 million in revenue for the school district. 

A "no" vote opposes increasing the property tax rate to $981.90 per $100,000 in assessed value each year, thus maintaining the tax rate as $882.90 per $100,000 in assessed value. 

Judson Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Increase Property Tax Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports increasing the property tax rate to $1,079.60 per $100,000 in assessed value, which would provide more than $3.8 million in additional revenue for the school district.

A "no" vote opposes increasing the property tax rate to $1,079.60 per $100,000 in assessed value, thus maintaining the tax rate as $1,034.60 per $100,000. 

North East Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue to Fund Building Repairs and Improvements and Bus Acquisition Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing more than $400 million in bonds to fund both renovations and improvements to school facilities and the purchase of new school buses and vehicles. 

A "no" vote opposes issuing more than $400 million in bonds to fund both renovations and improvements to school facilities and the purchase of new school buses and vehicles. 

North East Independent School District, Texas, Proposition B, Bond Issue to Fund Instructional Technology Programs Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $53.48 million in bonds to fund the acquisition of new instructional technology equipment and the updating of old equipment. 

A "no" vote opposes issuing $53.48 million in bonds to fund the acquisition of new instructional technology equipment and the updating of old equipment. 

North East Independent School District, Texas, Proposition C, Bond Issue to Fund Athletic Facilities Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing more than $29 million in bonds to fund athletic facilities, including: 

  • the Blossom Athletics Center;
  • the North East Sports Park; and
  • the District's Softball Complex.

A "no" vote opposes issuing more than $29 million in bonds to fund the district's athletic facilities.

North East Independent School District, Texas, Proposition D, Bond Issue to Fund Sports Stadiums in the District Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing more than $9 million in bonds to fund sports stadiums in the district, including the Jerry Comalander and Heroes Stadiums. 

A "no" vote opposes issuing more than $9 million in bonds to fund sports stadiums in the district, including the Jerry Comalander and Heroes Stadiums. 

North East Independent School District, Texas, Proposition E, Bond Issue to Fund Natatoriums in the District Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing more than $2 million in bonds to fund natatoriums, including the Josh Davis Natatorium and Walker Natatorium. 

A "no" vote opposes issuing more than $2 million in bonds to fund natatoriums, including the Josh Davis Natatorium and Walker Natatorium.


Dallas County

See also: Dallas County, Texas ballot measures

Garland Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Property Tax Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the district to levy a maintenance and operation tax at a rate of $1,170.90 per $100,000 of assessed property value.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the district to levy a maintenance and operation tax at a rate of $1,170.90 per $100,000 of assessed property value.


El Paso County

See also: El Paso County, Texas ballot measures

Socorro Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Maintenance and Operations Tax Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the district to levy a maintenance and operation tax at a rate of $1,058.90 per $100,000 of assessed property value.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the district to levy a maintenance and operation tax at a rate of $1,058.90 per $100,000 of assessed property value.


Harris County

See also: Harris County, Texas ballot measures

Fallbrook Utility District, Texas, Proposition A, Boundary Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports designating Defined Area No. 1 within the Fallbrook Utility District.

A "no" vote opposes designating Defined Area No. 1 within the Fallbrook Utility District.

Fallbrook Utility District, Texas, Proposition B, Sewage Bond Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the Fallbrook Utility District to issue up to $24 million in bonds for water, sewer, and drainage facilities in Defined Area No. 1 and levy taxes to repay the bonds.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the Fallbrook Utility District to issue up to $24 million in bonds for water, sewer, and drainage facilities in Defined Area No. 1 and levy taxes to repay the bonds.

Fallbrook Utility District, Texas, Proposition C, Refunding Bonds for Sewage Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the Fallbrook Utility District to issue up to $16.8 million in refunding bonds for water, sewer, and drainage facilities in Defined Area No. 1 and levy taxes to repay the bonds.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the Fallbrook Utility District to issue up to $16.8 million in refunding bonds for water, sewer, and drainage facilities in Defined Area No. 1 and levy taxes to repay the bonds.

Fallbrook Utility District, Texas, Proposition D, Operation and Maintenance Tax Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing a defined area operation and maintenance tax not to exceed $1.00 per $100 of assessed value within Defined Area No. 1.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing a defined area operation and maintenance tax not to exceed $1.00 per $100 of assessed value within Defined Area No. 1.

Fountainhead Municipal Utility District, Texas, Proposition A, Sewage Bond Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the Fountainhead Municipal Utility District to issue up to $58.7 million in bonds for water, sewer, and drainage facilities and levy taxes to repay the bonds.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the Fountainhead Municipal Utility District to issue up to $58.7 million in bonds for water, sewer, and drainage facilities and levy taxes to repay the bonds.

Fountainhead Municipal Utility District, Texas, Proposition B, Refunding Bonds for Sewage Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the Fountainhead Municipal Utility District to issue up to $58.7 million in refunding bonds for water, sewer, and drainage facilities and levy taxes to repay the bonds.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the Fountainhead Municipal Utility District to issue up to $58.7 million in refunding bonds for water, sewer, and drainage facilities and levy taxes to repay the bonds.

Green Trails Municipal Utility District, Texas, Proposition A, Sewage Bond Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the Green Trails Municipal Utility District to issue up to $11 million in bonds for water and sewer facilities and levy taxes to repay the bonds.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the Green Trails Municipal Utility District to issue up to $11 million in bonds for water and sewer facilities and levy taxes to repay the bonds.

Harris-Fort Bend Counties Municipal Utility District No. 3, Proposition A, Water and Sewer Systems Bond Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $48.3 million in bonds for water and sewer systems and establish taxes, without rate or amount limits, to pay for them

A "no" vote opposes issuing $48.3 million in bonds for water and sewer systems and establish taxes, without rate or amount limits, to pay for them

Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 11, Texas, Proposition A, Confirmation of District Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports confirming Harris-Waller Counties Utility District No. 11, thereby allowing it to continue operating.

A "no" vote opposes confirming Harris-Waller Counties Utility District No. 11, thereby allowing it to continue operating.

Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 11, Texas, Proposition B, Water and Sewer Systems Bond Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $15.1 million in bonds for water and sewer systems and establishing property taxes to pay for them.

A "no" vote opposes issuing $15.1 million in bonds for water and sewer systems and establishing property taxes to pay for them.

Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 11, Texas, Proposition C, Recreational Facilities Bond Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $7.9 million in bonds for recreational facilities and establishing taxes to pay for them.

A "no" vote opposes issuing $7.9 million in bonds for recreational facilities and establishing taxes to pay for them.

Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 11, Texas, Proposition D, Road Development Bond Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $4 million in bonds for the development of roads and establishing taxes to pay for them.

A "no" vote opposes issuing $4 million in bonds for the development of roads and establishing taxes to pay for them.

Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 11, Texas, Proposition E, Operation and Maintenance Tax and Property Tax Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports establishing property tax for the operation and maintenance of the district.

A "no" vote opposes establishing property tax, on an ad valorem basis, for the operation and maintenance of the district.

Harris County Municipal Utility District 130, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue to Fund Water and Drainage Systems Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $15 million in bonds and increasing property taxes to repay those bonds to fund water, sewer, and drainage systems.

A "no" vote opposes issuing $15 million in bonds and increasing property taxes to repay those bonds to fund water, sewer, and drainage systems.

Harris County Municipal Utility District 189, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue to Fund Water and Waste Systems Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing more than $56.26 million in principal bonds and increasing property taxes to repay those bonds to fund sewer, solid waste, and sanitation systems.  

A "no" vote opposes issuing more than $56.26 million in principal bonds and increasing property taxes to repay those bonds to fund sewer, solid waste, and sanitation systems.  

Harris County Municipal Utility District 189, Texas, Proposition B, Bond Issue to Fund Water and Waste Systems Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing more than $56.26 million in refunding bonds and increasing property taxes to repay those bonds to fund sewer, solid waste, and sanitation systems.  

A "no" vote opposes issuing more than $56.26 million in refunding bonds and increasing property taxes to repay those bonds to fund sewer, solid waste, and sanitation systems.  

Harris County Municipal Utility District 304, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue to Fund Water and Drainage Systems Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $30 million in bonds and increasing property taxes to repay those bonds to fund sewer, solid waste, and sanitation systems.  

A "no" vote opposes issuing $30 million in bonds and increasing property taxes to repay those bonds to fund sewer, solid waste, and sanitation systems.  

Harris County Municipal Utility District 610, Texas, Proposition A, Special District Confirmation Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports confirming the creation of Harris County Municipal Utility District 610.

A "no" vote opposes confirming the creation of Harris County Municipal Utility District 610.

Harris County Municipal Utility District 610, Texas, Proposition B, Bond Issue to Fund Water and Drainage Systems Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $261.62 million in bonds, issuing $392.43 million in refunding bonds, and increasing property taxes to repay the bonds to fund water and drainage systems. 

A "no" vote opposes issuing $261.62 million in bonds, issuing $392.43 million in refunding bonds, and increasing property taxes to repay the bonds to fund water and drainage systems. 

Harris County Municipal Utility District 610, Texas, Proposition C, Bond Issue to Fund Roads and Turnpikes Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $143.23 million in bonds, issuing $214.85 million in refunding bonds, and increasing property taxes to repay the bonds to fund paved roads and turnpikes. 

A "no" vote opposes issuing $143.23 million in bonds, issuing $214.85 million in refunding bonds, and increasing property taxes to repay the bonds to fund paved roads and turnpikes. 

Harris County Municipal Utility District 610, Texas, Proposition D, Bond Issue to Fund Parks and Recreational Facilities Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $53.17 million in bonds, issuing $79.76 million in refunding bonds, and increasing property taxes to repay the bonds to fund parks and recreational facilities. 

A "no" vote opposes issuing $53.17 million in bonds, issuing $79.76 million in refunding bonds, and increasing property taxes to repay the bonds to fund parks and recreational facilities. 

Harris County Municipal Utility District 610, Texas, Proposition E, Create Operations and Maintenance Property Tax Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports levying an operation and maintenance tax on property, no greater than $1.50 per $100 of assessed value. 

A "no" vote opposes levying an operation and maintenance tax on property, no greater than $1.50 per $100 of assessed value. 

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 33, Texas, Proposition A, Sewage Bond Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the district to issue $19.685 million in bonds for water, sewer, drainage, and storm sewer improvements and levy taxes to repay the bonds.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the district to issue $19.685 million in bonds for water, sewer, drainage, and storm sewer improvements and levy taxes to repay the bonds.

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 86, Texas, Proposition A, Sewage Bond Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the district to issue $15.5 million in bonds for repairs, replacements, and additions to water, sewer, and drainage systems, or for refunding bonds, and levy taxes to repay the bonds.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the district to issue $15.5 million in bonds for repairs, replacements, and additions to water, sewer, and drainage systems, or for refunding bonds, and levy taxes to repay the bonds.

Harris County Utility District 16, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue to Fund Water and Drainage Systems Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $48.5 million in bonds, and levying property taxes to repay the bonds, to fund water, sewer, and drainage systems. 

A "no" vote opposes issuing $48.5 million in bonds, and levying property taxes to repay the bonds, to fund water, sewer, and drainage systems. 

Harris County Utility District 16, Texas, Proposition B, Bond Issue to Fund Parks and Recreational Facilities Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $5 million in bonds, and issuing property taxes to repay the bonds, to fund parks and recreational facilities. 

A "no" vote opposes issuing $5 million in bonds, and issuing property taxes to repay the bonds, to fund parks and recreational facilities. 

Harris County Water Control and Improvement District 36, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue to Fund Water and Sewer Systems Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $84.8 million in bonds and levying property taxes to repay the bonds to fund the construction and repair of water and sewer systems.

A "no" vote opposes issuing$84.8 million in bonds and levying property taxes to repay the bonds to fund the construction and repair of water and sewer systems.

Harris County Water Control and Improvement District 36, Texas, Proposition B, Issue Refunding Bonds to Fund Water and Sewer Systems Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $84.8 million in refunding bonds, and increasing property taxes to cover those costs, to refund bonds that were issued to fund the repair and replacement of water and sewer systems.

A "no" vote opposes issuing $84.8 million in refunding bonds, and increasing property taxes to cover those costs, to refund bonds that were issued to fund the repair and replacement of water and sewer systems.

Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 74, Texas, Proposition A, Water and Sewer Systems Bond Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $7.48 million in bonds for water and sewer systems and establishing taxes to pay for them.

A "no" vote opposes issuing $7.48 million in bonds for water and sewer systems and establishing taxes to pay for them.

Louetta Road Utility District, Proposition A, Water and Sewer Systems Bond Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $12 million in bonds for water and sewer systems and establish property taxes, ad valorem, to pay for them.

A "no" vote opposes issuing $12 million in bonds for water and sewer systems and establish property taxes, ad valorem, to pay for them.

Rice Village Management District, Proposition A, Water and Sewer Systems Bond Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $161.33 million in bonds for water and sewer systems and establish taxes, without rate or amount limits, to pay for them.

A "no" vote opposes issuing $161.33 million in bonds for water and sewer systems and establish taxes, without rate or amount limits, to pay for them.

Rice Village Management District, Proposition B, Recreational Facilities Bond Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $106.13 million in bonds for recreational facilities and establish taxes, without rate or amount limits, to pay for them.

A "no" vote opponents issuing $106.13 million in bonds for recreational facilities and establish taxes, without rate or amount limits, to pay for them.

Rice Village Management District, Proposition C, Road Development Bond Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $171.75 million in bonds for the development of roads.

A "no" vote opposes issuing $171.75 million in bonds for the development of roads.

Rice Village Management District, Proposition D, Operation and Maintenance Property Tax for Facilities Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports establishing a property tax that does not exceed $1,500 per $100,000 in assessed value for the operation and maintenance of facilities.

A "no" vote opposes establishing a property tax that does not exceed $1,500 per $100,000 in assessed value for the operation and maintenance of facilities.

Rice Village Management District, Proposition E, Operation and Maintenance Property Tax for Roads Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports establishing a property tax that does not exceed $250 per $100,000 in assessed value for the operation and maintenance of roads.

A "no" vote opposes establishing a property tax that does not exceed $250 per $100,000 in assessed value for the operation and maintenance of roads.

St. George Place Management District of Harris County, Proposition A, Operation and Maintenance Property Tax Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports establishing a property tax that does not exceed $200 per $100,000 in assessed value for operation and maintenance purposes.

A "no" vote opposes establishing a property tax that does not exceed $200 per $100,000 in assessed value for operation and maintenance purposes.


St. George Place Management District of Harris County, Proposition B, Property Tax for Building Facilities Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports establishing an ad valorem tax of $145 per $100,000 in assessed value for the construction of facilities for the district.

A "no" vote opposes establishing an ad valorem tax of $145 per $100,000 in assessed value for the construction of facilities for the district.


Travis County

See also: Travis County, Texas ballot measures

Austin, Texas, Proposition Q, Property Tax Increase Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the city to increase the city's property tax to a rate of $574.00 per $100,000 of assessed value—a $50 increase from the existing rate—to fund housing, parks and recreation, public health and safety services, and other general fund maintenance and operation expenditures.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the city to increase the city's property tax to a rate of $574.00 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund housing, parks and recreation, public health and safety services, and other general fund maintenance and operation expenditures.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Texas

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Texas.

How to vote in Texas

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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, "Identification Requirements for Voting," accessed October 9, 2025 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "tvid" defined multiple times with different content