AUSTIN (KXAN) — From state constitutional amendments to school district propositions, voters across Central Texas will be deciding important races on the November 2025 ballot.
Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 31. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls.
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What am I going to see on my ballot?
Every voter who shows up to the polls in Texas will get to vote on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution covering a range of policy areas, including property tax exemptions, judicial reforms and parental rights. In addition, several local cities and school districts have races on the ballot.
Here’s a look at the proposed constitutional amendments:
The following cities will choose their next mayor: Creedmoor, Kyle, Pflugerville and Woodcreek.
The following cities will choose council members or aldermen: Buda, Creedmoor, Jarrell, Kyle, Lago Vista, Leander, Lockhart, Mountain City, Mustang Ridge, Pflugerville, San Marcos, The Hills, Uhland and Woodcreek.
The following cities have propositions: Austin, Bee Cave, Buda, Coupland, Elgin, Highland Haven, Horseshoe Bay, Kyle, Rollingwood, San Marcos, Sunrise Beach Village, Sunset Valley, Uhland and West Lake Hills.
The following school districts have bond propositions: Manor ISD, McDade ISD, Prairie Lea ISD and Taylor ISD.
The following school districts have tax rate elections: Blanco ISD, Coupland ISD, Fayetteville ISD, Hays CISD, Lago Vista ISD and Taylor ISD.
The following school districts will choose board trustees: Lago Vista ISD.
Where can I find a sample ballot?
Sample ballots are available on each county’s elections website. Use the list below to find your sample ballot:
- Bastrop
- Blanco (scroll down to the ‘2025 Election Information’ section)
- Burnet (scroll down to the ‘Elections and Sample Ballots’ section)
- Caldwell
- Fayette (scroll down to the ‘November 4, 2025 Special Election’ section)
- Gillespie
- Hays
- Lampasas (scroll down to the ‘Current Election’ section)
- Lee
- Llano (scroll down to the ‘November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election’ section)
- Mason (sample ballots are not yet posted)
- Milam
- San Saba
- Travis
- Williamson
Mark your calendars
- Monday, Oct. 6: Last day to register to vote
- Monday, Oct. 20: Early voting begins
- Thursday, Oct. 23: Last day to apply to vote by mail
- Friday, Oct. 31: Early voting ends
- Tuesday, Nov. 4: Election Day
Hours for early voting are typically 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Travis County has extended voting hours until 10 p.m. at select sites on Thursday, Oct. 30, and Friday, Oct. 31. Weekend voting hours vary by county.
Early voting locations
Below are the early voting locations in Travis County, courtesy of the Travis County Clerk. You can also find a list of the locations here.
Election Day voting locations
Below are the Election Day voting locations in Travis County, courtesy of the Travis County Clerk. You can also find a list of the locations here.
What do I need to bring with me?
Under Texas law, voters are required to bring identification with them to vote. Here are the accepted forms of identification:
- Texas Driver License
- Texas Election Identification Certificate
- Texas Personal Identification Card
- Texas Handgun License
- United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph
- United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
- United States Passport
What’s not allowed?
Under Texas law, you cannot use most wireless communication devices within 100 feet of a voting station, nor are you allowed to record sound or images in that space. Those restricted electronics include:
- Cell phones
- Cameras
- Tablet computers
- Laptop computers
- Sound recorders
- Any other device that may communicate wirelessly, or be used to record sound or images.
You are also not allowed to wear clothing, hats, flags, etc. that relate to a candidate currently on the ballot within 100 feet of the voting station.
Local county elections offices
Below are links to each county elections website in the KXAN coverage area. Each will have information including phone numbers, polling locations and addresses. You can also check wait times at polling locations.
- Bastrop
- Blanco
- Burnet
- Caldwell
- Fayette
- Gillespie
- Hays
- Lampasas
- Lee
- Llano
- Mason
- Milam
- San Saba
- Travis
- Williamson
KXAN will have full coverage on Election Day, Nov. 4.
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