Now voters will weigh in. (Proposition 4)

– Lawmakers passed property tax relief over the summer. – Texans will vote on possible financial relief for child care centers this November (Proposition 2) We’ve also taken a deeper look at the following: Get the rundown on all the proposed amendments here: A guide to the 14 propositions on Texas’ ballot. The 14 propositions on the ballot give Texans a chance to vote directly on state policy changes and funding, including items on property tax relief and financing water projects and state parks. Looking for information on what’s on the ballot or how to vote? The Texas Standard has you covered: What are we voting for today?

Texas voters will weigh in today on 14 proposed changes to the state constitution, in addition to a number of other local races across the state. 8: Click here to see the results of Texas’ election on the constitutional amendments. If, under the savings provisions, the AEC cannot determine the intent behind a vote, it'll be considered an informal vote and won't be counted.īut long story short, don't worry about ticks and crosses - just write 'Yes' or 'No' on the ballot paper.Update, Nov. 'This is because a cross may be used, by itself, variously to denote approval or disapproval.' 'However, a ballot paper posing only one question marked with a cross should be treated as informal because it provides no clear indication of the voter's intention. 'This is because it is equivalent to a ballot paper marked 'Yes'. 'A referendum ballot paper posing only one question marked with a tick should be treated as formal. The ruling on ticks and crosses is based on legal advice from 1988 - 35 years ago - and updated advice from the Australian government solicitor from earlier this year that says:

They make sure a vote can be counted if the voter doesn't follow the instructions on the paper but their intention is clear. This is due to vote saving provisions, which have been in referendum legislation for more than a century. However, a tick would be considered a Yes vote. That's because a cross would be considered an informal vote and won't be counted. The Australian Electoral Commission - the independent body tasked with running elections and referendums in Australia - is asking people not to do ticks or crosses.

Who are we voting for today