Early voting is underway as Denton County residents will decide the fate of 14 state constitutional amendments, school bonds in Lewisville ISD, a sports complex proposition in Northlake, municipal bonds in Denton and Justin, and emergency services propositions.
Many of the proposed amendments would create or alter funds to support:
- Higher education research
- Water infrastructure
- Gas-fueled power plants
- Broadband infrastructure
- Maintenance and creation of state parks
Several others would address taxes by:
- Raising the homestead exemption for homeowners from $40,000 to $100,000
- Creating some tax exemptions for medical equipment and child-care facilities
- Banning lawmakers from imposing “wealth taxes” without voter approval
Other amendments would affect Texans in certain professions by:
- Granting retired teachers cost-of-living raises
- Raising the mandatory retirement age for state judges
- Protecting generally accepted farming and ranching practices from state and local regulation
Early voting runs until Nov. 3 at 39 locations around the county, including many in southern Denton County. During early voting, voters can cast ballots at any polling location in the county where they are registered to vote. Election Day is Nov. 7.
Early voting for the Denton County Emergency Services District Special Election is taking place at Fire Station 511, 511 Gibbons S., Argyle.
Find more voter information on the Denton County Elections Administration website at www.votedenton.gov.
