Round Rock ISD voters decide $12.3 million tax hike on Nov. 3
Local ballots in Williamson County include a specific dollar increase for school maintenance and operations alongside contests for county commissioners and community college trustees.
By Sakura McCarthy ·
Round Rock Independent School District voters face a decision on a tax increase worth 12,313,099 dollars in additional revenue on November 3. This figure represents the specific financial impact of Proposition A, which appears on the ballot for the current year. The measure asks residents to ratify an ad valorem tax rate of 0.9484 per 100 dollars of valuation. This rate leads to a 3.09 percent rise in maintenance and operations tax revenue compared to the preceding year.
The vote is one of several local contests for Williamson County residents on Election Day. Voters will also cast ballots for Williamson County Commissioners Court members, specifically in Precinct 4. Russ Boles, the incumbent Republican, runs against Democrat Harmon Rhea. These local races occur alongside state and federal elections that determine leadership at higher levels of government.
Statewide, Texans choose between Republican incumbent Greg Abbott and Democrat Gina Hinojosa for governor. Libertarian Pat Dixon is also on the ballot. For lieutenant governor, Republican incumbent Dan Patrick faces Democrat Vikki Goodwin, Libertarian Anthony Cristo, and Green Party candidate Kevin McCormick. The state attorney general race features Republican Mayes Middleton against Democrat Nathan Johnson and Libertarian Tom Oxford.
The Texas Supreme Court sees four contested seats. Republican incumbents Jimmy Blacklock, James P. Sullivan, Kyle Hawkins, and Brett Busby all face Democratic challengers. In the chief justice race, Blacklock runs against Maggie Ellis. Sullivan faces Chari Kelly for Place 2, Kyle Hawkins faces Kristen Hawkins for Place 7, and Brett Busby faces Gisela D. Triana for Place 8. These judicial selections carry substantial weight for future legal interpretations in the state.
Legislative races in Williamson County include contests for the Texas Senate and House of Representatives. In Senate District 5, Republican incumbent Charles Schwertner challenges Democrat Paul Thomasson. In Senate District 24, Republican incumbent Pete Flores runs against Democrat Joe Paz Herrera. For the House, Democrat Erin Block runs in District 50 without a Republican opponent listed in the primary local summary provided.
Local educational and appraisal boards are also up for election. Fabian Cuero, the incumbent trustee for Austin Community College District Place 1, runs against Troy J. Evanovich. In the Williamson Central Appraisal District board of directors Place 1 race, incumbent Hope Hisle-Piper faces Clint Stephenson. These positions influence property assessments and community college governance, affecting local residents directly.
Federal elections include three U.S. House districts in the area. August Pfluger, the incumbent Republican in District 11, faces Democrat Claire Reynolds. Pete Sessions, the incumbent Republican in District 17, runs against Democrat Casey Shepard. In District 31, incumbent Republican John Carter faces Democrat Justin Early and Green candidate Greg Stoker. The U.S. Senate race features Republican Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico and Libertarian Ted Brown.
Polling places in Williamson County open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on November 3. Residents in line by the closing time can cast their votes. The sample ballot provided by local outlets excludes uncontested races and prioritizes legislative positions. Voters should review the full Williamson County sample ballot for complete details on all candidates and propositions before heading to the polls.
Source: Community Impact Austin
