Local Elections
If you did not vote during early voting, your final chance to vote in local elections is May 6, 7 am to 7 pm. Local elections are non-partisan and the most important elections in which you can vote. The winners of these election control how our schools are run, our property values, and our local taxes, and influence decisions regarding local ordinances. They also become a stepping stone to higher office.
As voter turnout is usually low, they are also the elections in which your vote truly matters. For instance, school board races in LISD are determined by a simple majority. It’s your chance to influence your community, so please vote and take a family member or friend. Not sure who to vote for? We recommend these candidates:
LISD Place 6: Michelle Akhitab
LISD Place 7: Dr. Staci Barker
Flower Mound Town Council Place 2: Chris Drew
In Denton county, on election day you must vote at the location specified for your precinct. This site will tell you what your precinct is
https://www.votedenton.gov/voter-information/voter-lookup/#VoterEligibilitySearch
Election Day voting locations are here: https://www.votedenton.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/0523-Election-Day-Locations.pdf
United States Senator for Texas
Colin Allred announces run against Ted Cruz. see his announcement video calling out Ted Cruz for, among other things, abandoning his constituents during the deep freeze.
His campaign website is https://colinallred.com/
Texas House Legislation
A poll conducted by UT Austin indicates Texans significant bipartisan support for increasing age limits for purchasing guns and implementation of “red flag” laws.
May 29th is Sine Die, which is the last day to pass bills in the regular session.
HB 1899 Rep. Meyer- Passed in the House on 5/4/2023 making insider trading a felony.
HB 4233 Reps. Zwiener / Frank / Garcia – Passed in the House on 5/4/2023 requiring training regarding runaway prevention conservators of the Department of Family and Protective Services. This follows a news article in which teens who were reported missing from the TX foster care system were found to be trafficked in St. Louis Missouri.
HB 636 Reps. Patterson/Cain/Hefner/Swanson- Allows an election judge, early voting clerk and/or deputy early voting clerk to possess a handgun at a polling location.
SB 14 This bill that bans gender affirming care has passed the senate and is being voted on by the house.
https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
Contact your Representative to let them know your opinions on these bills. Voting is happening soon so do not wait.
Flower Mound Area Democrats 