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Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 7

Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  We encourage everyone to get out and vote. Please read this email carefully, as we’ve included important information on what to know before Election Day, as well as what State propositions we encourage EPSTRA members to support. Reminder: Early Voting ends this Friday, Nov. 3.

Voting Information: 

Propositions to Support:

  • Proposition 1: Support (check circle) HJR 126: Establishing the Right to Farm
    • We support Proposition 1 because it preserves property rights and protects one of the largest industries in Texas, as well as ensuring that Texans have reliable access to safe and affordable food.
  • Proposition 4: Support (check circle) HJR 2: Property Tax Relief
    • Proposition 4 would provide needed tax relief for Texans.
  • Proposition 6: Support (check circle) SJR 75 Establishing the Texas Water Fund
    • Proposition 6 would provide a critical source of funding to protect our water quality, ensuring Texans have plenty of clean water as well as preserve real estate values for the future.
  • Proposition 7: Support (check circle) SJR 93: Establishing the Texas Energy Fund
    • This proposition would protect real estate values by helping to ensure that the Texas energy grid can meet future demands. 
  • Proposition 8: Support (check circle) HJR 125: Establishing the Broadband Infrastructure Fund
    • Proposition 8 elevates real estate values by bringing critical broadband infrastructure to areas in need of service.


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