Counties | .votebox { Parker You can also vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Click on your county below to find an early voting Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year. z-index:1; November 2, 2021, Joint General and Special Election - Early Voting. The general runoff election was canceled. } She is one of the youngest mayors of a major American city in U.S. history. 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. .results_row td { } if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? font-style: italic; Incumbent Steve Sprowls and candidates Amanda Smith and Jennifer Stephens are seeking the Place 5 seat. Franklin Voters in Fort Worth and Arlington will cast votes for mayor. If youre not able to add the byline, please include a line at the top of the story that reads: This story was originally published by Fort Worth Report and include our website. Hartley The election test was orchestrated by Garcia in response to concerns from election skeptics about the voting process. 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. Place 5 Burnet, Caldwell Alief Independent School District, Texas, Proposition B, Bond Issue (November 2021): . overflow-y: auto; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. We still believe in the usefulness of our initial idea, but the behind-the-scenes time and effort required to collect and post information for each election cycle is considerable. San Saba Bonds must be used for specific purposes, such as building new schools, renovations and buying new buses, and cannot be used on recurring expenses, like salaries. She said that the committee determines what the district needs, and its recommendations is the only thing bond money can be used for. Last year in Gillespie County, west of Austin, the elections administrator and her two deputies all quit after threats fueled by misinformation. A "no" vote opposedaligning mayoral elections with presidential election years, thereby maintaining their alignment with gubernatorial elections years. background-color: #db0000; Lubbock The Tarrant County Election Commission has not met since February 2021. In Tarrant County that location is: Tarrant County Elections2700 Premier St.Fort Worth, Texas 76111Phone: 817-831-8683Voting Information: 817-831-6161. Incumbent Teresa Ayala defeated Jeremy Sixtos in the general election for Tarrant County College District Board of Trustees District 1 on May 1, 2021. 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. Tarrant Rep. shocks Tea Party by telling them there is no race for Speaker, Immigration talk simmers, but does not boil over, at Central Texas congressional town hall, True Wisdom Is Greek To Political Strategists, TEXAS SOLUTION knocked down by TEA PARTY RADICALS, Who is Missing From These Pictures? A "no" vote opposedthis 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. text-align: center; overflow-y: hidden; Cameron font-weight: 300; Judge OHare, my formula to administer a quality transparent election stands on respect and zero politics; compromising on these values is not an option for me, Garcia wrote in the letter. Regrettably, the current board has failed to uphold this level of transparency.. The Keller school district, which mostly covers north Fort Worth, has drawn 3,179 voters. The measures combined request voters to authorize $3.57 billion in school district bonds. Colorado Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), A worker walks across a building site where new homes are under construction on April 14, 2023, on the corner of Harmon Road and Heritage Trace Parkway in north Fort Worth. Karnes KERA News is made possible through the generosity of our members. Culberson As elections administrator, Garcia has opened his office to journalists and election skeptics, working to clear up questions and concerns about the election process. Panola text-align: center; [1], To register to vote in Texas, an applicant must be a United States citizen, a resident of the county in which he or she is registering, and at least 17 years and 10 months old. Highland Park Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Property Tax (November 2021): . A Question for the Tea Party: Has This Outlaw Thing Gotten Out of Hand? The bond is a no-brainer for Sprowls. WebBallotpedia includes comprehensive election information for the largest 100 cities by population, as well as all state legislative, statewide, and congressional races across the Skateboard mogul's Fort Worth home hits the market for $2.9 million. More by Rachel Behrndt. Some jurisdictions require candidates to reach a majority of the vote, which is more than 50%, to outright win. RELATED: May 1 Election Guide: What Tarrant County voters should know. Fayette .results_row.winner { OFFICE ADDRESS: 3008 E. Rosedale, Fort Worth, TX 76105MAILING ADDRESS: 2003 8th Ave., #300, Fort Worth, TX 76110PHONE: 817.405.9318EMAIL: [email protected] MissionWe pledge to produce high-quality objective local journalism that informs public decision-making, addresses the quality of life of our communitys citizens, holds our policymakers accountable and tells our readers stories by listening to them and making sure they are valued and understood. Our stories may appear on pages with ads, but not ads specifically sold against our stories. 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. This file may have been moved or deleted. Texas is divided between Central and Mountain time zones. 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. 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 . Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj .partytd.Libertarian { Red River It's because mass- Truthfully this was the most chaotic and contumacious convention in respect to the platform I can remember. Reeves text-align: center; Jess Hardin, Abby Church, Harrison Mantas. .results_row { The school board needs fresh ideas and new leadership, Slater said. We have an excellent, excellent record of paying our bonds off early, Rauch said. They defeated Christi Clanton in the special general election for Tarrant County College District Board of Trustees District 5 on May 1, 2021. We have three high schools and many more middle schools that use that facility (Northwest ISD Stadium). Please use Author Name, Fort Worth Report in the byline. Click here to send it to us, Tarrant Appraisal District extends deadline to file protests, upgrades its website, Hancock uses special forum to advance living organ legislation, Sonidos Del Summer brings Selena tribute, local performers to Marine Park, New viewing decks put bison herd on center stage at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Made in Tarrant: Local turquoise jeweler draws on heritage to style country music stars, Where I Live: Hes lived in Westcliff for a year. Tarrant County Proposition A was on the ballot as a referral in Tarrant County on November 2, 2021. } If public comments are not allowed at Tuesdays meeting, the public can also address the chair of the commission, OHare, at Commissioners Court. The results have been certified. A conservative Republican, Slater wants transparency and responsible growth. Bowie Rauch, a former Northwest ISD educator of 13 years, supports all three propositions on the bond. WebFort Worth Report. Coleman Email Miranda Suarez at [email protected]. display: block; height: 100%; How to run for office | } | font-style: italic; Washington Voters aged 70 and older can use an expired ID card regardless of how long ago the ID expired. Whitley, a Republican, ran unopposed in the 2010, 2014 and 2018 primaries. .race_header.democratic { A total of approximately $105.6 million is up for election. .inner_percentage { 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. No statements within this guide are intended to be endorsements of any individual candidate or political party. Foard color: #6db24f; You made it clear in our last meeting that your formula is different, thus, my decision to leave. Like elections administrators across the country, Garcia said he endured death threats and racist attacks from right-wing election conspiracy theorists after the 2020 presidential election, which former president Donald Trump insisted was stolen.. Edwards She has extensive relationships with teachers, faculty members, parents, and even students. You must be registered in order to vote in Texas. width: 100%; Hill left: 0; Harris by Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report April 29, 2023, This and is republished here under a Creative Commons license., Matthew Sgroi is the 2022-23 Fort Worth Report multimedia fellow. Robertson Real } position: relative; DeWitt Cooke } font-size: 12px; Fair. Ochiltree Elections in 2023 | Sabine Ten were approved, and six were defeated. } margin-bottom: .75em; text-align: left !important; | Early voting is Monday, April 19 - Tuesday, April 27. To view more about the proposed bonds, click here. } Cherokee Eleven of the measures were approved and 18 were defeated. Gillespie WebTarrant County Elections Administration. School districts | Swisher, Tarrant max-width: 600px; Alamo Heights Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Property Tax (November 2021): . A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $51 in bonds and to increase property taxes to repay the bond debt. } To help voters make informed decisions at the ballot box, we asked all four candidates for the Tarrant Regional Water Districts board of directors to respond to a candidate questionnaire intended to touch on the most pressing issues 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. Its especially true in the upcoming school district election. Web2021 Tarrant County elections Election dates Filing deadline: February 12, 2021 General election: May 1, 2021 Runoff election: June 5, 2021 Election stats Offices up: College Local. Lee background-color: green; background-color: #f9d334; An inspiration for those living in abject poverty or under oppressive regimes. Bailey You may physically turn in a mail-in ballot, rather than returning it by mail. background-color: #db0000; But after cuts were made to reduce the scope of the bond projects to $745.7 million in 2021, voters approved three of four of the proposals totaling $737.7 million. .election_results_text { ", Voters who have a religious objection to being photographed. font-size: 16px; Prospective voters can request a postage-paid voter registration form online or complete the form online and return it to the county voter registrar. padding-left: 8px; Andrews A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $31 million in bonds and to increase property taxes to repay the bond debt. Welcome to the Tarrant GOP online HQ! And it's not just a number of open seats there are dozens of people running for them too, with many local races featuring five or more candidates each. Hays Information about registering to vote or voting requirements, and the election calendar, are still available and current. color: #888; The Texas Secretary of State's website hasa list of counties across the state. 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. In all emails, link directly to the story at fortworthreport.org and not to your website. Bell padding-left: 10px; Early voting ends May 2. Alief Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (November 2021): . .votebox-covid-disclaimer { Sherman Brazos Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Lubbock, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (November 2021): . Texans are heading to the polls, as early voting for the Nov. 3 election began Oct. 13 and runs through Oct. 30. Education policy You have to credit Fort Worth Report. display: block; A "yes" vote supportedthis 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. Atascosa (Prop C) speaks for itself. You cant edit our stories, except to reflect relative changes in time, location and editorial style. 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. Texas drivers license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS, United States Military Identification Card containing the persons photograph, United States Citizenship Certificate containing the persons photograph, Copy or original of a government document that shows the voters name and an address, including the voters voter registration certificate, Copy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voters identity (which may include a foreign birth document), Voters with a disability "may apply with the county voter registrar for a permanent exemption to presenting an acceptable photo identification or following the Reasonable Impediment Declaration procedure in the county. Austin, Texas, Proposition D, Change Mayoral Elections to Coincide with Presidential Election Years Initiative (May 2021): . Barnes also serves on the Election Commission and he has criticized Garcia for speaking at the Texas Legislature on bills related to elections. Sprowls, an U.S. Air Force Combat Veteran and a pilot for Southwest Airlines, voted to put the districts bond on the ballot. Bosque Hunt School boards A "no" vote opposedauthorizing 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. } Proposition A:$168.5 million in bonds for construction, renovation, acquisition and equipment for district school facilities, including: A total of approximately $745.7 million in bonds are up for election for the school district. We need to be able to fit everyone who attends, Smith said. It is intended to help voters make informed choices between candidates. 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. Brooks The Texas Secretary of States office allows residents to check their voter registration status online by visiting this website. margin-top: 0px; Taylor } She is very prolific in delivering the message of Jesus Christ to the world, bringing people everywhere into a place of the victory God has prepared for them. Cities | Terry color: white; Example video title will go here for this video. Ballotpedia features 408,475 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. three of four of the proposals totaling $737.7 million. Fort Worth Independent School District, Texas, Proposition C, Bond issue (November 2021): . Theres a number of election integrity bills being addressed in Austin right now by the state reps and the state senators, and theres nobody from here that should be down there fighting against any of those in our administrative roles, or even talking against those, Barnes said. Ballotpedia provides comprehensive coverage of the 100 largest cities in America by population. Going to Austin is way stepping out of bounds.. A no vote opposed authorizing for 1 year a property tax of $1.131. Lampasas This county is part of that coverage scope. Ballotpedia covered a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. The answer is simple. State executives | Bandera Duval display: block; Hundreds of candidates just in the Dallas-Fort Worth area alone have decided to run, with many local contests featuring 5 or more candidates each. Click here to learn more about this county's government. Voters in eight school districts decided 19 bond issues on November 2. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Join informed Fort Worth parents and get The School Report for relevant education news every Tuesday. display: inline-block; border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Moore State executives | Use the links below to learn more about federal officials, state officials, cities, school districts, courts, and ballot measures in this county. Shackelford Baylor Locations are listed here.[10]. Leon (If you need help navigating that page to get your sample ballot, see https://tarrantvotes.com/about-voting/voting/.). The republication tool generates the appropriate html code. 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. And for residents in Tarrant, Ellis and Navarro Counties, 23 different candidates are running for TX District 6, a U.S. House of Representatives seat that needs to be filled following the death of Rep. Ron Wright. .inner_percentage.Democratic { Medina Our stories may appear on pages with ads, but not ads specifically sold against our stories. Click here for the Texas Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information. How business owners keep the dream alive, $2 billion bond a key issue for Northwest ISD school board candidates vying for three seats, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic.

 padding-left: 10px !important; Or, in the case of that open U.S. House seat, a grand total of 23 people vying for one spot. Dallas   This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote. Jim Hogg   Cass   Reagan   		height: 56px; A "yes" vote supportedauthorizing 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 "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $31 million in bonds and to increase property taxes to repay the bond debt. State of Texas Proposition 1 All those candidates!   Southside Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (November 2021):  .  WebThe REPUBLICAN. Stonewall  Please use Author Name, Fort Worth Report in the byline.  }  Find My Registration, Polling Location & Sample Ballot. 		text-align: center; Where do you even begin to make sense of it all?Weve got you covered.   Pflugerville Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Property Tax (November 2021):  . Rauch emphasized that communication with parents and taxpayers will be key in efficiently spending the proposed nearly $2 billion. Tarrant County voter turnout is  Voting in Colleyville and the Grapevine-Colleyville school district is about 20% ahead of 2021. 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 opposedmaking 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. If you were building a prototype for an elections administrator, you would just copy Heider Garcia, then-Secretary of State John Scott told Votebeat last year. Operations: Meghann Olshefski  Mandy Morris  Kelly Rindfleisch With new schools and more students, Sprowls said funding new facilities is a necessity. Be sure to check your spelling. 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. 	} [2], The deadline to register to vote is 30 days before the election. 	} Several large school district bonds are also on the agenda for the spring election-- Richardson ISD has one of the largest at about $750 million in bonds proposed.  padding-right: 10px !important; Haskell   But after cuts were made to reduce the scope of the bond projects to $745.7 million in 2021, voters approved three of four of the proposals totaling $737.7 million. Look for the "Republish This Story" button underneath each story. Thank you. Get award-winning Fort Worth area news in your inbox  free. 		font-size: 1.25em; Texas law makes it clear that the position of elections administrator is a nonpartisan, professional role, Stevens said. A "yes" vote supportedadding an additional city council district, thereby increasing the total number of city council members from 10 to 11. WebOn August 31, 2021, both the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas State Senate approved SB1. This list is not meant to be comprehensive: To view a list of statewide measures in Texas, click here. 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. It was broken by the hand of you, Judge OHare, Brooks said. Election dates Early voting in the primary elections starts on Monday, Feb. 14. Hudspeth   The commission meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 to accept Garcias resignation and start the hiring process. As a nonprofit, we rely on our members to fund our coverage Fort Worth and Tarrant County government. State legislature | Jeff Davis   A nearly $1 billion bond was rejected by voters in 2020. A "no" vote opposedchanging 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. Its time to head to the polls, as early voting for the May 6 municipal and school elections begins Monday, April 24. However, the Tarrant County GOP PAC has a far larger savings account. Hardin   Your driver's license does NOT need to be REAL ID compliant, according to the Secretary of State's office. 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. [7][8] A news release from Whitleys office stated that  going forward, the Texas Secretary of State's office will send to county voter registrars only the matching records of individuals who registered to vote before identifying themselves as non-U.S. citizens to DPS when applying for a driver's license or personal identification card.  You also must have a valid Texas or federal photo ID to cast a ballot, although there are certain exemptions to that. 		padding:7px 8px 8px; 	.non_result_row th { If elected, he will listen to parents and community members to hold himself accountable. 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} If your county does not participate in the program, you can only vote at the polling place assigned to you on Election Day. Source1Source2.  				max-height: 580px; In much the same way that Waylon brought a new audience to country music, the Tea Party has attracted huge numbers of people into the political process and reenergized the base of the GOP. 		font-weight: 200;  Dallam   Ballotpedia features 408,474 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers.  Deaf Smith   Cities | 	} 	} 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. The commission is made up of the county judge, the county clerk, the county tax-assessor collector, and the chairs of the local Republican and Democratic parties. Wheeler   He didnt cast blame for Garcias departure, but he did say that elections employees need to know their county government has their backs. To view a list of local ballot measures in Tarrant County, Texas, click here.  Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Texas. San Jacinto   A "no" vote opposedrepealing local authority granting collective bargaining to police officers under Chapter 174 of state law. 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. 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. 	} Jackson   I know that most of you know me as a political blogger, and I am.