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“ 17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot. Here's what Texas voters need to know. ” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

Most U.S. citizens in Texas can register to vote if they are 18 or older or if they will be 18 by the Nov. 4 election day. Typically, voters have to submit a paper application 30 days before the election. Download your application here.

Texas Republican state lawmakers redrew Green’s solidly Democratic 9th Congressional District as a GOP opportunity district, moving Green’s home into the 18th Congressional District. While he is staying out of the November special election in the 18th,

Texas has entered into agreements with nine states to strengthen election integrity measures, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced. Nelson has signed memorandums of understanding (MOU) with her counterparts in nine states to share voter registration data.

El Paso voters will weigh in on a wide slate of races next year, from U.S. Senate and governor to El Paso County Commissioners Court and City Council.

Several proposed amendments in Texas’ Nov. 4 general election would provide property tax cuts for Texan homeowners if approved at the cost of billions of the state’s funding.

The party’s executive committee approved a strategic effort that involves shifting its headquarters to Dallas, while maintaining an office in Austin, opening new offices in Houston, Amarillo, Eagle Pass,

Bexar County is racing against the clock as 45,000 voter registrations are stuck in limbo weeks before a pivotal November election. | What we know