Election season is here and it’s almost time to vote. Here’s everything you need to know about voting in Denton County.
How to register:
Texas law requires eligible voters to register 30 days before Election Day, making the registration deadline for this election today Oct. 10, 2023. Registering to vote is easy.
All you need to do is start the registration here!
What you need to vote:
In order for any of these to be accepted they must contain a valid photo ID:
- Texas drivers license
- Texas Election Identification Certificate
- U.S. passport
- Texas Personal Identification card
- U.S. Military Identification Card
- U.S. Citizenship Certificate
- Texas Personal Handgun license
If you are unable to provide any of these, there are other options:
- Copy of a government document containing name, address and voter registration certificate
- Bank statement
- Utility bill
- Birth certificate
- Paycheck
- Government check
How to get a mail-in ballot:
If you cannot vote in person, you may request a mail-in ballot. In order to vote by mail in Texas, you must be 65 or older, expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day, too sick to leave your home, have disabilities or will be out of the county on Election Day.
To vote by mail, you must first apply for a ballot. The Denton County Elections office does not send out applications or ballots without a specific request from the voter. We must receive your application no earlier than 60 days before election day and no later than the close of business 11 days before election day. If the deadline falls on a weekend, the last day to submit an application is the preceding Friday. If the deadline falls on a state or federal holiday, the ballot must be received on the preceding business day.
Mail your application for a ballot to P.O. Box 1720 Denton, TX 76202 or send it by fax at (940) 349-3201.
Where to vote:
Click the link here to find a polling location near you.
What’s on the ballot:
Texans are being asked to vote on 14 state constitutional amendments that cover a range of important issues: improving water infrastructure, expanding broadband access, preserving and establishing state parks and ensuring retired teachers receive cost-of-living increases. Voters will also have the opportunity to vote on a proposition that would grant tax exemptions to properties offering childcare services.
A full list of amendments can be found here.
Denton County voters will be asked to consider a $309,590,000 bond to address streets, drainage, parks, public safety, affordable housing, a new active adult center, a new South Branch Library and City Hall West renovations.
Proposition A: Streets — $45,125,000 of bonds
Proposition B: Drainage and Flood Control — $58,860,000 of bonds
Proposition C: Park System — $33,450,000 of bonds
Proposition D: Public Safety — $42,015,000 of bonds, with up to $823,000 for public art
Proposition E: Affordable Housing — $15,000,000 of bonds
Proposition F: Active Adult Center — $47,360,000 of bonds, with up to $930,000 for public art
Proposition G: South Branch Library — $49,545,000 of bonds, with up to $969,000 for public art
Proposition H: City Hall West — $18,235,000 of bonds, with up to $358,000 for public art
City-specific propositions:
Lewisville ISD 2023
This year, Lewisville ISD will present voters with seven propositions: VATRE, one general purpose bond and five special purpose bonds.
Proposition A: VATRE - $37,491,401 revenue estimate
Proposition B: GENERAL - $960,577,000
Proposition C: Technology - $69,600,000
Proposition D: Athletics & Recreation - $31,376,000
Proposition E: Aquatic Centers - $16,250,000
Proposition F: Stadiums - $19,999,000
Proposition G: Indoor Multipurpose Facilities - $131,818,000
The Colony City Council
This year, four of The Colony City Council seats will be voted for.
Place 3: Unopposed candidate Brian R. Wade
Place 4: Kevin Braby and Dan Rainey
Place 5: Rolando "Ronaldo" Reyes and Perry Schrag
Place 6: Unopposed candidate Joel Marks
Visit votedenton.gov for more information on the 2023 election.