Texas Elections 2025: Vote on 17 Important Topics

Elections are coming up soon in Texas, and now is the time to make your voice heard. There are big decisions on this year’s ballot: Texans will vote on 17 different propositions, including rules for property taxes, water projects, research on diseases, and changes in the justice system.

It’s important to be registered, know what’s on the ballot, and make a plan to vote. This guide will help you check your registration, learn about key election dates, find out what to expect on the ballot, and take steps today so you don’t miss your chance to participate in local democracy.

Why Is Voting Important?

Voting is the way people can help make big decisions in their city, state, and country. When people vote, they help choose leaders and decide on important issues, like schools, healthcare, and laws that affect everyone’s daily life. If you don’t vote, your voice won’t be heard, and others will make choices for you.

Sometimes, people think their vote doesn’t matter, but that is not true. Many elections are decided by just a few votes! Your voice is powerful. Don’t believe the myths. Every vote counts and can make a real difference.

Key Dates for Texas Elections 2025

• Last Day to Register to Vote: October 6
• Early Voting: October 20 to October 31
• Election Day: November 4

It’s important to register before the deadline, or you will not be able to vote in this year’s election. Mark your calendar, so you don’t miss these important dates.

How to Check or Update Your Voter Status

You can visit the Texas Secretary of State Voter Portal online to check your registration. If you have moved or changed your name, make sure your information is up to date using the portal. You can also ask a volunteer Voter Deputy Registrar (VDR) for help. Staying updated means you won’t have any problems on Election Day.

How to Register to Vote

If you haven’t registered yet, here are two easy options:

• Ask a volunteer Voter Deputy Registrar to help you register to vote. Just send an email or direct message, and they can meet up with you to get you registered. We have VDRs on staff at Prism Health North Texas, and you can reach out at [email protected].
• Print a voter registration application from the Texas Secretary of State website, fill it out, and follow the application instructions to send it in. It’s quick and simple!

What’s on the Ballot This Year?

This November, people in Texas will vote on 17 different ballot items. Here are all 17 propositions in plain English:

• Proposition 1: Sets aside money so Texas tech colleges have what they need to build and fix their campuses.
• Proposition 2: Bans Texas from ever creating a state tax on money people make from investments.
• Proposition 3: Lets judges keep people accused of some serious crimes in jail before their trial if they could be dangerous or run away.
• Proposition 4: Promises to save some sales tax money to fix and build water supplies for Texas towns and cities.
• Proposition 5: Lets farmers and ranchers skip paying property taxes on animal feed stored for sale.
• Proposition 6: Stops any future Texas taxes on buying and selling stocks or bonds.
• Proposition 7: Allows the spouse of a veteran who died from service to keep their home property tax savings.
• Proposition 8: Bans state taxes on money or property you inherit, are gifted, or leave behind when you die.
• Proposition 9: Removes property taxes on equipment and things people use to make money at work.
• Proposition 10: Gives people a property tax break if their home was destroyed by fire while they rebuild.
• Proposition 11: Freezes property taxes for seniors and people after disasters, and adds tax help for businesses and farmers.
• Proposition 12: Makes it easier to punish and investigate judges who break the rules.
• Proposition 13: Raises the amount of home value shielded from school property tax from $100,000 to $140,000.
• Proposition 14: Sets up a $3 billion state fund for research to help find new ways to treat brain diseases like dementia.
• Proposition 15: Says that parents have the main right to make choices for their children.
• Proposition 16: Clearly states that only United States citizens can vote in Texas elections.
• Proposition 17: Lets people living near the border pay less property tax if their land value goes up because of added border security equipment.

This is the most items on a Texas ballot since 2003! Remember, people can vote at any polling place in their county. Just check the Secretary of State’s website for the closest spot.

Take Action: Register and Vote

Here’s your simple action plan:

• Register to vote by October 6.
• Check your voter information and update it if needed.
• Research the issues on the ballot and make your own decisions.
• Make a plan to vote, either early or on Election Day.
• Encourage your friends and family to vote as well.

By registering to vote and showing up at the polls, everyone has the chance to shape the future. Register before the deadline and be a part of history this November.

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