The Colony, Texas Public Records

Whether it's a federal, state, county, or local election, the Elections Administrator provides polling place information, voter registration services, mail ballot applications, and certified results. Registering to vote is straightforward. Residents can complete the process online through the Texas Secretary of State at www.votetexas.gov or submit a completed voter registration application directly to the Denton County Elections office. The requirements are standard: U.S. Citizenship, at least 18 years old by election day, and county residency. Applications must be postmarked or received 30 days before an election to participate in that contest. Texas law requires one of seven acceptable forms of photo ID to cast a ballot, including a driver's license, Texas election identification certificate, passport, military ID, or concealed handgun license. Voters without acceptable ID may sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and present supporting documentation. As a home rule city, The Colony conducts elections for Mayor (two-year term) and six City Council members serving as Place 1 through Place 6, each holding staggered three-year terms. Municipal elections occur on the uniform election date in May of odd-numbered years. City election information, candidate filings, and local ballot measures are posted at www.thecolonytx.gov/elections and through the Denton County elections office. Early voting for city elections begins approximately two weeks before election day at locations throughout the community. Finding an assigned polling location is simple using the Denton County Elections voter lookup tool at www.votedenton.gov by entering name and date of birth, or through the Texas Secretary of State's website at www.votetexas.gov. Polling places are assigned based on voter registration address and precinct boundaries. Early voting locations are scattered across the county at multiple sites, including The Colony Community Center and other designated locations published before each election. Texas public information law opens certain election records to public scrutiny. Voter registration lists are available for purchase for political purposes through the Denton County elections office and Secretary of State. Campaign finance reports for city candidates are filed with The Colony City Secretary and available for public inspection at City Hall. County and state candidate finance reports go to the Denton County Elections Administrator and Texas Ethics Commission (www.ethics.state.tx. Texas voters will elect a Governor (four-year term), Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and other statewide executive offices. One U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for The voters are published by the Texas Secretary of State Elections Division (https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/). Denton County voters will elect constitutional county offices including County Judge, Sheriff, County Clerk, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, and County Commissioners for designated precincts. Depending on the election cycle, Denton County District Court judges and County Court at Law judges may also appear on the ballot. Local bond propositions or charter amendments may appear on Texas requires an excuse to vote by mail. Qualified voters include those 65 years or older, those who will be absent from the county during the entire early voting period and on election day, those confined in jail but eligible to vote, or those who have a disability or illness preventing them from voting in person. Mail ballot applications must be received (not postmarked) by the Denton County Elections office by the close of business on the 11th day before election day. Applications are available at www.votedenton.gov or by calling 940-349-3200. Completed ballots must be received (not postmarked) by 7:00 PM on election day. Texas does not offer no-excuse absentee voting or universal vote-by-mail.