Watch for your School Board and Local Elections held in early May
The uniform election date in May of an odd-numbered year is a date on which many local political subdivisions, such as cities, school districts, and water districts, have their regular general elections for members of their governing bodies or special elections to fill vacancies. If you are not registered, the last day to Register to Vote to be eligible to vote in these elections is Thursday, April 3, 2025.
If you live in Harris County check on this website for who is on your ballot at https://www.harrisvotes.com/Voter/Whats-on-my-Ballot . Otherwise check with your county clerk and with your local school district regarding what’s on you ballot and for voting locations.
Spring Uniform Election Dates – Important Dates

• Tuesday, April 22, 2025 First Day to vote early in person
• Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Last Day to vote early in person
• Saturday, May 3, 2025 Election Day: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Important date for those who vote by mail:

• Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked)
• Saturday, May 3 , 2025,7:00 p.m. – Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail if not postmarked
  Or Monday, May 5, at 5:00 p.m. If postmarked by 7:00 p.m. on May 3
• Saturday, June 7, 2025 Runoff elections, if needed

Did you know that Georgia Kimmel is not only our branches’ Public Policy expert, but also the AAUW State of Texas Public Policy Chair?  Check out the four Public Policy webpages @ AAUW Texas  for lots of Texas specific issues and legislation.

 

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A Day at the Texas State Capitol

Thank you to AAUW-WHC members who joined AAUW members from across the state at the capitol in Austin for the 2025 AAUW TEXAS LEGISLATIVE DAY on Monday, March 17th.
Kris Bybee, Rose Ennis, Michele Taylor, Meg Scott Johnson, Linda Morgan, Cheryl Smith, and Diana Guarniere learned more about the 89th Texas Legislative session and had an opportunity to meet with their Texas Representatives and Senators to discuss public education legislation. They also met with House Education Committee members. I hope you will ask them about the experience.

From Representative Ann Johnson’s weekly update 3/19/25:

It was great meeting with the American Association of University Women to discuss critical issues like protecting public education, expanding healthcare access, and addressing Texas’ gun violence epidemic. Their advocacy and commitment to a better future for every Texan is truly an inspiration!

 

Georgia Kimmel, Public Policy Chair