Travis County, Texas, has scheduled an election for November 5, 2024. The ballot will include Proposition A, which seeks voter approval to increase the ad valorem tax rate from $0.304655 to $0.344445 per $100 valuation. This proposed rate is $0.025 higher than the current voter-approval tax rate.
The purpose of this tax increase is "increasing access to affordable and high-quality child care and afterschool/summer programming and related services for low-income families and developing and administering related workforce and economic development programs."
Eligible voters in Travis County can participate in the election at designated polling locations as outlined by Dyana Limon-Mercado, the Travis County Clerk. Polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
In preparation for the election, notices will be published in English and Spanish both online and in local newspapers. These notices will ensure compliance with Chapter 272 of the Texas Election Code regarding bilingual requirements.
The county officials are tasked with ensuring that all legal procedures are followed in conducting the election, including any necessary changes or additions to polling places or procedures.