Horseshoe Bay, Texas Public Records

Texas law allows for bond or bail release under certain conditions, and the sheriff's office maintains information on recently arrested individuals for those who need to locate someone taken into custody.

The Texas Public Information Act generally makes these records available to the public, though certain details may be withheld or redacted for privacy or ongoing legal proceedings. A standard arrest record includes personal identifying information, the arresting agency's name, and the specific charges filed.

Homeowners and prospective buyers throughout the 78657 ZIP code area regularly use these resources to investigate property histories, verify ownership, and understand the tax obligations attached to specific parcels.

Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before an election. Voters need a Texas driver's license or ID card number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Voter registration cards are mailed by the county and show assigned precinct and polling location. The City of Horseshoe Bay holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions. The community operates under a council-manager form of government with a mayor and council members elected at-large. City elections are typically held in May during odd-numbered years to coincide with Texas Uniform Election dates, meaning the next municipal election would be scheduled for May 2027. Candidate filing information, ballot measures, and election results are posted by the city at City Hall and on the city website. Voters can contact Horseshoe Bay City Secretary at 830-598-8744 for local election information. Residents can find their assigned polling place through the Texas Secretary of State's website at www.votetexas.gov or by contacting the Llano County Elections office. Polling locations are typically assigned based on precinct, with early voting locations often consolidated at the Llano County Annex or other central sites in Llano. Early voting in Texas runs from 17 days to 4 days before Election Day, including some weekend hours. Texas public information law makes certain election records publicly accessible. Voter registration lists are available from county voter registrars for political purposes and election administration. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political committees are filed with the Texas Ethics Commission (www.ethics.state.tx.us) and are searchable online. Candidate applications and ballot measure filings are public records available from the Llano County elections office and city secretary. Precinct-level election results are published by the county after canvassing and are available online or by request. In the November 2024 presidential election, Llano County reported approximately 65-70% voter turnout among registered voters, reflecting strong civic engagement in this Hill Country county. The community's precincts typically show high participation rates, consistent with the educated, affluent demographic profile. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in Horseshoe Bay and throughout Llano County will decide multiple significant races. Texas voters will elect a Governor (Greg Abbott's current term expires; gubernatorial elections are in midterm years), Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and other statewide executive offices. The U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Ted Cruz or Senator John Cornyn will be on the ballot if the term expires in 2026 (Cornyn's seat is up in 2026). All U.S. House seats, including the district representing the area (currently Texas's 25th Congressional District, though subject to redistricting), will be contested. Texas State Senate District 24 and Texas State House District 19, which cover Llano County, will have races if those seats are up in the cycle. County-level races will include Llano County Judge, County Commissioners for precincts on the ballot rotation, Sheriff, County Clerk, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, and Justices of the Peace. City elections follow the May odd-year schedule, so no city races appear on the November 2026 ballot. Texas voters can request mail-in (absentee) ballots only if they meet specific criteria: being 65 years or older, having a disability, being confined in jail but eligible, or being out of the county during the entire early voting period and Election Day. Applications for ballot by mail (ABBM) must be submitted to the Llano County Early Voting Clerk and received no later than 11 days before Election Day. Texas does not offer universal vote-by-mail or no-excuse absentee voting. Applications are available at www.votetexas.gov or from the Llano County elections office.