Constitutional Amendment Elections
Constitutional amendment elections are a type of statewide election called to ratify a constitutional amendment adopted by the…
Bond Elections in Texas
Purpose of Bond Elections A bond election in Texas allows voters to decide whether a local government may…
Recall Elections in Texas
Procedure for ousting unpopular city officials.
Tax Rate Elections in Texas
A tax rate election, also called a rollback election or tax ratification election, is a vote by the…
Primary Elections in Texas
Purpose of Primary Elections A primary election is used to determine a political party’s nominees for office in…
How to Register to Vote in Texas
If you’ve never voted before or recently moved from out-of-state, you’ll need to register to vote before you…
General Elections in Texas
Overview of statewide elections held every two years in Texas.
Runoff Elections in Texas
Low-turnout runoff elections decide the fate of many critical races.
Judicial Elections in Texas
Unlike states where judges are appointed or nominated by a commission, Texas elects almost all judges, except in cases of vacancies.