Several local school districts have bond elections this May, and those aren't the only things Central Texans will be weighing in on.
This voter guide breaks down everything you need to know to cast your ballot in the general election, from how to find your polling place to what you need to bring with you to vote.
When and where you can vote
The first thing you need to know: the last day to register to vote in this election was April 3. Here's how to check if you're currently registered.
To vote, you will want to see if the county you live in participates in the Countywide Polling Place Program (CWPP). If your county does participate in CWPP, you can vote at any polling place in the county. If your county doesn't participate in CWPP, you can only vote at the polling place assigned to you.
Early voting runs from Tuesday, April 22, through Tuesday, April 29.
On Election Day, Saturday, May 3, all polling places are open from 7 am to 7 pm. As long as you get in line before 7 pm, you will be able to vote.
If you voted early or by mail, here's how you can track the status of your ballot.
What you need to bring to vote
To vote in Texas, you need to have a form of identification [or sign a "Reasonable Impediment Declaration"] when you go to cast your ballot at a polling location.
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What will be on the ballot?
Five Central Texas school districts have bond elections on the May ballot.
Hays CISD has the largest bond package, worth $970 million. The district's proposal, Proposition A, includes the construction of a new elementary school, new school buses, upgrades to six current middle schools and more.
Dripping Springs ISD introduced a $402. 3 million bond package featuring two main propositions. Prop A would include money for bus seat belts, technology equipment and building a second high school, among other things. Meanwhile, Prop B focuses on implementing interactive classroom panels and refreshed technology for students and staff.
Marble Falls ISD wants voters to approve four propositions worth $172.2 million, highlighting the district's need for new school buses, upgrades to Career and Technology classrooms and the construction of a 54,000 square-foot multipurpose building.
Lockhart ISD's $93.5 million bond package would give the district more land and support the construction of another middle school, among other changes.
And Wimberley ISD's bond package includes four propositions, adding up to $135 million worth of funding for projects like a new multipurpose auditorium, more parking spaces at select facilities and the addition of new buses.
It's not all school bonds though. Here's where you can find sample ballots:
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