Ballots

The Argyle ISD school board voted this week to take another shot at a bond election, asking voters to consider passing a $423 million package this May.

A Denton County jury sentenced a man to four years in prison and 10 years probation on Friday for ballot fraud in a 2020 Carrollton mayoral election, according to a press release.

Election Systems & Software, LLC defective software caused ballot count discrepancies and precinct ballot mix-ups.

Now that the 2024 election is over in Texas, the issue of protecting ballot secrecy is receiving renewed attention in the courts and the legislature.

The request comes as state and local officials undermined ballot secrecy in their bids for election transparency.

The last day to register to vote is this Tuesday, Oct. 10. Here are important dates and information to know ahead of Election Day.

ERIC uses confidential data, including driver’s license information, to ensure voter registration information is up-to-date in all member states.

Some local leaders say they worry the changes violate state law, while residents who supported decriminalizing marijuana say the pushback disrespects democracy.

Even after vote counting ends, the midterms are not officially over until the results are certified. Election deniers who don't like the results may try to slow down or stop this step.

Citing thousands of complaints received throughout the midterm cycle, voter advocacy groups want the Texas Legislature to bolster voter protection and education measures, and revisit recently passed laws that empowered partisan poll watchers.

Federal monitors will be on the ground in Harris, Dallas and Waller counties on Election Day as part of the department’s regular deployment for major elections.

From election equipment to ballot counting and storage, Texas elections officials follow a long list of laws and procedures to ensure free and fair elections.