Collin County voters wait in long lines on election day
Some voters in Collin County were met with long lines at their polling sites. The county switched to paper ballots this year, though officials have not said whether that’s what was causing the lines.
Some voters in Collin County were met with long lines at their polling sites. The county switched to paper ballots this year, though officials have not said whether that’s what was causing the lines.
McKinney ISD votes to close 3 elementary schools to save $3M annually
McKinney ISD voted to close three elementary schools by the 2026–2027 school year, a move intended to save the district about $3 million annually and correct a student imbalance partly caused by unaffordable housing leading to low enrollment in some areas.
McKinney ISD voted to close three elementary schools by the 2026–2027 school year, a move intended to save the district about $3 million annually and correct a student imbalance partly caused by unaffordable housing leading to low enrollment in some areas.
Texas Gov. Abbott jokes about imposing a '100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC,' sources say
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he would impose a 100 percent tariff on anyone moving to Texas from New York City after the election. Sources now say the governor meant the post as a joke.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he would impose a 100 percent tariff on anyone moving to Texas from New York City after the election. Sources now say the governor meant the post as a joke.
Fort Worth ISD Board takes no action on takeover appeal after state meeting
The Fort Worth ISD School Board held a special meeting to discuss the recent state takeover of the district, though board members have not yet indicated whether they plan to appeal the decision by the Texas Education Agency.
The Fort Worth ISD School Board held a special meeting to discuss the recent state takeover of the district, though board members have not yet indicated whether they plan to appeal the decision by the Texas Education Agency.
Texans pass Proposition 17 that adds property tax emptions for border security construction
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 17 that allows for a tax exemption for increases in a property’s value along the Mexican border.
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 17 that allows for a tax exemption for increases in a property’s value along the Mexican border.
Texas votes to exempt animal feed from personal property tax
Texans have voted to keep animal feed from being taxed as personal property.
Texans have voted to keep animal feed from being taxed as personal property.
Texas voters pass all 17 propositions covering everything from bail reform to taxes to parental rights
All 17 propositions that were put to Texas voters during Tuesday’s election passed, most with wide margins.
All 17 propositions that were put to Texas voters during Tuesday’s election passed, most with wide margins.
North Texas voters decide on property taxes, bail reform & investments
Although the Nov. 4 election was relatively low-interest in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, voters across the state approved 17 important statewide ballot issues involving property taxes and bail reform.
Although the Nov. 4 election was relatively low-interest in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, voters across the state approved 17 important statewide ballot issues involving property taxes and bail reform.
Texas voters pass measure to block new taxes on securities transactions
Texas voters passed a Proposition 6 on Tuesday that blocks new taxes on stock trading and taxing those operating or working in the securities market.
Texas voters passed a Proposition 6 on Tuesday that blocks new taxes on stock trading and taxing those operating or working in the securities market.
Texas votes to restrict when judges can grant bail to violent offenders
Texans have elected to restrict the circumstances in which people accused of felonies can be granted bail.
Texans have elected to restrict the circumstances in which people accused of felonies can be granted bail.
Texas votes to ban unrealized capital gains tax
Texas voters have decided to ban taxes on unrealized capital gains.
Texas voters have decided to ban taxes on unrealized capital gains.
Texans pass Proposition 12 aimed at changing makeup of judicial conduct commission
Texas voters Tuesday passed Proposition 12 that would, among other things, change the makeup of the state’s judicial conduct commission.
Texas voters Tuesday passed Proposition 12 that would, among other things, change the makeup of the state’s judicial conduct commission.
Texas businesses will be able to exempt $125K of inventory from taxes
Texas voters approved Proposition 9 on Tuesday which allows businesses to exempt up to $125,000 of inventory or equipment from taxes.
Texas voters approved Proposition 9 on Tuesday which allows businesses to exempt up to $125,000 of inventory or equipment from taxes.
Texans approve Proposition 14 which creates dementia research facility, fund
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 14, which creates a state-funded dementia research facility and sets aside money aimed at prevention of the disease.
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 14, which creates a state-funded dementia research facility and sets aside money aimed at prevention of the disease.
Texans pass Proposition 13 aimed at increasing homestead tax exemption
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 13, which would increase the homestead tax exemption for school districts.
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 13, which would increase the homestead tax exemption for school districts.
Texas votes to fund Texas State Technical College System
Proposition 1, to better fund a state education system, passed with Texas voters Tuesday.
Proposition 1, to better fund a state education system, passed with Texas voters Tuesday.
Texans approve Proposition 15 which adds language to parental rights laws
Texas voters approved Proposition 15 on Tuesday, which adds language to the state’s laws aimed at parental rights.
Texas voters approved Proposition 15 on Tuesday, which adds language to the state’s laws aimed at parental rights.
Texans pass Proposition 16 which prohibits noncitizens from voting
Texas voters passed Proposition 16 on Tuesday which adds noncitizens to the list of people who are prohibited from voting in state elections.
Texas voters passed Proposition 16 on Tuesday which adds noncitizens to the list of people who are prohibited from voting in state elections.
Texas votes to dedicate $20 billion in taxes to water fund
Texans have elected to put billions of tax dollars toward a state water fund.
Texans have elected to put billions of tax dollars toward a state water fund.
Texas voters approve tax savings for senior, disabled homeowners
Texas senior and disabled homeowners to see an increase in their homestead tax exemption as voters on track to pass Proposition 11.
Texas senior and disabled homeowners to see an increase in their homestead tax exemption as voters on track to pass Proposition 11.