Early Voting Begins for 8 Constitutional Amendments, Local Elections & Bond Issues

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – As early voting for the Nov. 2 election gets underway today, there are statewide there are 8 constitutional amendments that voters are considering, including prohibiting limits on religious services and organizations; eligibility of judicial candidates and homestead tax exemptions for surviving spouses, among others. See the complete list here.

Locally, building a new elementary school and modernizing some others are proposed plans for a 1.5-billion dollar bond issue at Fort Worth ISD. If approved by voters on November 2, other funds have been earmarked for 3 new small community-based stadiums, competition venues and field houses.

District Superintendent Dr. Kent Scribner told WFAA’s ‘Inside Texas Politics’ that town hall meetings held before the pandemic, identified the issue of concern for parents who want access to those activities closer to home. Currently Fort Worth 3 stadiums that serve 14 high schools.

The 1.5 billion dollar bond issue is broken down into 4 different propositions up for consideration. See details here.

Allen Independent School District will ask voters to approve an over 24-million dollar bond initiative to improve the districts athletic facilities. See more here.

The Texas Secretary of State’s Office has several important deadlines related to the election:

The last day to register to vote is today, October 4. Early voting begins on October 18th and runs through October 29.

January 1 was the first day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).

Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail

Early voting runs Oct. 18 through Oct. 29.

Voting times by county, the election websites for Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin Counties.

In Dallas County, polls are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, through Saturday, Oct. 23; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, through Wednesday, Oct. 27; and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 28, and Friday, Oct. 29.

In Tarrant County, polls are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18, through Friday, Oct. 22; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24; and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 25, through Friday, Oct. 29.

In Collin County, polls are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18, through Friday, Oct. 22; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24; and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 25, through Friday, Oct. 29.

In Denton County, polls are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18, through Saturday, Oct. 23; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24; and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, through Friday, Oct. 29.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021 (election day) at 7:00 p.m. OR Wednesday, November 3, 2021 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military deadlines apply)