Flatonia, Texas Public Records

Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before an election. Valid identification is required when voting; acceptable IDs include Texas driver's license, Texas Election Identification Certificate, U.S. Passport, military ID, or other state-approved photo identification. Voters without acceptable photo ID may use supporting documentation and sign a declaration. Flatonia holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions. The city uses a mayor-council form of government with council members elected from places or positions. Municipal elections typically occur in May on uniform election dates established by Texas law. The next municipal election is scheduled for May 2025 or 2026 depending on the term cycle. Candidate information, local ballot measures, and election results are available through the Fayette County elections office and posted at City Hall. Residents can find their assigned polling place by visiting the Fayette County elections website, calling (979) 968-6457, or checking their voter registration certificate mailed after registration. Early voting is conducted at designated locations in Fayette County, typically including the elections office in La Grange and potentially satellite locations depending on the election. The county provides a polling place locator and sample ballots before each election. Texas election records that are public include voter registration lists, available for political purposes with restrictions, campaign finance reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission and searchable at www.ethics.state.tx.us, candidate filing information, and precinct-level election results. These records are accessible through the Secretary of State's website at www.sos.state.tx.us and through the Fayette County elections office. In the November 2024 presidential election, Fayette County reported strong voter turnout with approximately 10,500-11,500 ballots cast from roughly 16,000 registered voters, representing turnout around 65-70%. The county historically trends conservative in statewide and national elections. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature significant races for local voters. Texas will hold elections for Governor, with incumbent Greg Abbott's term expiring, along with all statewide executive offices including Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and other constitutional offices, and all 150 Texas House of Representatives seats. U.S. Senator John Cornyn's seat is up for election in 2026, with his six-year term expiring. State Senate District 18, which includes Fayette County, may have a contested race depending on incumbency. County-level offices including Fayette County Judge, commissioners, sheriff, county clerk, district clerk, tax assessor-collector, and various precinct-level positions will appear on the ballot depending on term schedules. Any local school district board positions or city offices with terms expiring will also be decided. Texas allows absentee voting by mail only for specific categories: voters 65 or older, voters with disabilities or illnesses, voters confined in jail but eligible, and voters who will be outside their county during the election period and early voting. Applications for mail-in ballots are submitted to the Fayette County Elections Administrator and must be received, not postmarked, by the 11th day before Election Day. Completed ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day or postmarked by Election Day and received the following day. Texas does not offer no-excuse absentee voting; voters not meeting the above criteria must vote in person during early voting or on Election Day.