Shady Shores, Texas Public Records

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Texas residents can begin the voter registration process online through the Texas Secretary of State's website at www.votetexas.gov, though the actual registration form must be printed, signed, and mailed to the Denton County Elections office or submitted in person. The registration deadline in Texas is 30 days before any election. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the county where they're registering. Acceptable identification includes a Texas driver's license, Texas personal ID card, Texas handgun license, U.S. Passport, military ID card, or U.S. Citizenship certificate with photograph. The state has implemented strict voter ID requirements under state law. Municipal elections for the Town of Shady Shores are held on the uniform election date in May of even-numbered years. The town elects a mayor and five council members who serve staggered terms. Local voters participate in town council elections, any scheduled local ballot propositions, plus county, state, and federal races. Information on municipal candidates and local measures can be obtained from Shady Shores Town Hall at (940) 492-9812 or the town website at www.shadyshores-tx.us. Candidate filing information and campaign finance reports for local candidates are available through the town secretary's office. Residents can find their assigned polling location by using the voter lookup tool at www.votedenton.gov or by calling the Denton County Elections office at (940) 349-3200. Texas allows early voting beginning 17 days before Election Day and ending four days before Election Day, with multiple early voting locations available throughout Denton County. Election Day polling places are assigned by precinct based on the voter's residential address. Under Texas law, voter registration lists are public information and can be purchased from the County Elections office or obtained from the Texas Secretary of State. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political action committees are filed with the Texas Ethics Commission and searchable online at www.ethics.state.tx.us. Local candidate filings for municipal races are filed with the town secretary. Precinct-level election results are published by the Denton County Elections office after each election and are available on the Denton County website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Denton County reported approximately 68% voter turnout among registered voters, with over 370,000 ballots cast from a registration base of approximately 545,000. The county has trended increasingly competitive politically as population growth continues throughout the region. On November 3, 2026, voters in the area will decide several important races. Texas will hold gubernatorial elections in 2026, with the Governor's race on the ballot along with other statewide executive offices including Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and other constitutional officers. State legislative races will include Texas House of Representatives districts and Texas Senate seats if up for election in that cycle. County voters will also decide county offices including County Judge, County Commissioners, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Clerk, and District Clerk, with specific positions dependent on the election cycle. U.S. House of Representatives seats will be on the ballot for Congressional districts serving the area. The town will likely have municipal council positions on the ballot in May 2026 if following the typical even-year cycle. Texas offers limited mail-in (absentee) voting. Only voters who are 65 years or older, disabled, out of the county during early voting and Election Day, or confined in jail are eligible to vote by mail. Applications for mail ballots must be submitted to the Denton County Elections Administrator and received by the 11th day before Election Day. Applications are available at www.votedenton.gov or by calling (940) 349-3200.