Texas Legislature 101: Understanding the state government and how it passes laws
Here’s a rundown of how a bill becomes a law, how the Texas Legislature works and the power players who keep things moving under the Pink Dome. Full Story
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María Méndez works on efforts to better connect with Texans and writes explainers and guides. She strives to answer Texans' questions about politics and public policy and to help them find resources. Previously, she reported on public education at the Austin American-Statesman, border and business issues at Texas Public Radio and politics and breaking news at The Dallas Morning News. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, interned at The Texas Tribune as an engagement fellow and worked for The Daily Texan, UT’s student newspaper. She was born in Mexico, grew up in Austin and speaks Spanish. She is based in Austin.
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It’s Election Day. Here’s what you need to vote in Texas.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Here’s what’s on the ballot, what you’ll need to vote, how to get help and how to find election results. Full Story
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How Texas counts ballots and keeps elections secure
From election equipment to ballot counting and storage, Texas elections officials follow a long list of laws and procedures to ensure free and fair elections. Full Story
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No, Texas voting machines aren’t switching your votes
Sensitive touch screens aren’t always user friendly and make it easy for voters to accidentally select the wrong candidate. Voters should carefully review their ballots before submitting them. Full Story
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Election Day is Nov. 8. Here are your rights at the polls.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Early voting ran from Monday, Oct. 24, to Friday, Nov. 4. The last day to apply to vote by mail was Friday, Oct. 28. Full Story
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What you need to know about the county and school district seats on your Nov. 8 ballot
Texans will be choosing more than a governor and members of Congress in the midterm elections. Here’s a look at what the officials elected to several local offices oversee. Full Story
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Texans make the case for why voting matters
The Texas Tribune spoke to Texans across the political spectrum and asked them to make their case for why voting matters this year. The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 11. Early voting runs from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4. Full Story
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The Texas voter registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 11. Here’s how to check your status and register.
How do I find out if I’m registered to vote? How do I register to vote in the first place? Who is eligible to register to vote? Full Story
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Naririto ang mga paraan upang makaboto na eleksyon ng midterms sa estado ng Texas sa Nobyembre 8
Ang takdang-petsa upang magparehistro ay sa Oktubre 11. Ang huling araw upang mag-apply na bumoto by mail o sa pamamagitan ng sulat/koreo ay sa Oktubre 28. Ang early voting o maagang pagboto naman ay tatakbo mula Oktubre 24 hanggang Nobyembre 4. Full Story
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Đây là cách để đi bầu trong cuộc bầu cử ngày 8 Tháng Mười Một tại Texas
Hạn chót để ghi danh đi bầu là ngày 11 Tháng Mười. Ngày cuối cùng để ghi danh bỏ phiếu qua thư là ngày 28 Tháng Mười. Bỏ phiếu sớm diễn ra từ ngày 24 Tháng Mười đến ngày 4 Tháng Mười Một. Full Story
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