Articles About the Election Process in Texas

Elections

Voting Machines and Election Security in Texas

Texas election law imposes multiple layers of election security. Learn how voting machines in Texas actually work.

editorJune 13, 2025

Elections Structure & Constitution

Constitutional Amendment Elections in Texas

Brief overview of constitutional amendment elections in Texas, including how they are called and how they work

editorApril 9, 2023

Elections Taxes & Finance

Bond Elections in Texas

How they work and what voters should know

editorMarch 18, 2023

Elections

Mayoral Elections in Texas

While Texas municipal ballots omit party labels, the campaigns themselves are rarely free from ideological signals.

editorJune 7, 2025

Elections

Recall Elections in Texas

Procedure for ousting unpopular city officials

editorMarch 12, 2023

Elections

Charter Amendment Elections in Texas

Home-rule cities in Texas may revise their charters through voter approval.

editorJune 5, 2025

Elections Judiciary

Judicial Elections in Texas

Unlike states where judges are appointed, Texas elects almost all judges

editorApril 28, 2022

Elections Taxes & Finance

Tax Rate Elections in Texas

Ballot measures to raise or maintain local tax rates

editorNovember 20, 2022

Elections Texas Civics 101

Primary Elections in Texas

Guide to Texas Primaries: Who Can Vote and How They Work

editorNovember 20, 2022

Education Elections

School Board Elections in Texas

School districts in Texas may conduct trustee elections using at-large voting, single-member districts, or a hybrid system combining both.

editorMay 30, 2025

Elections Texas Civics 101

How to Register to Vote in Texas

New to Texas or just turned 18? Here's how to register to vote.

editorNovember 16, 2022

Elections Texas Civics 101

General Elections in Texas

Overview of statewide elections held every two years in Texas

editorNovember 11, 2022

Elections

Runoff Elections in Texas

Low-turnout runoff elections decide the fate of many critical races.

editorNovember 9, 2022