Protesters greeted Abbott in El Paso, denouncing the governor's role in Texas congressional redistricting that they say targets Hispanic and Black voters to give the GOP a chance to win more seats in Congress in 2026. Abbott made a bold statement about voting trends on the border.

Tax reform, along with bail practices, dementia research and the state's water supply, are on a ballot that includes 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Early voting starts Monday. Election Day is Nov.

East Texas voters face key decisions this November, including 17 constitutional amendments and various local propositions.

Early voting will run for two weeks, from Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct 31. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.

It's election season in the Borderland, with a number of local and statewide items appearing at a voting booth near you. In Texas specifically, there are more than a dozen constitutional amendments on the November ballot.

The amendments largely deal with tax reductions for select members of the state population, prevention of additional taxes, and funding for certain institutions and infrastructure.

Proposition 3 would require judges to deny bail in certain cases for people accused of committing specific felonies; such as murder, aggravated assault, and indecency with a child

Since 1876, Texans have participated in constitutional amendment elections due to Article 17 of the Texas Constitution, which allows voters to decide on proposed amendments. There are 17 proposed constitutional amendments on this year’s ballot, with early voting beginning Oct. 20 and ending Oct. 31.

Williamson and Bastrop counties have new systems requiring voters to mark their ballots by hand. The change was prompted by a presidential order forbidding barcodes on ballots.