'Water in Collin County' forum - September 13

LWV-CC will host a free public forum about 'Water in Collin County' on Saturday, September 13, 2:00 to 4:00, at the Davis Library in Plano. Topics will include water supply, quality, and conservation. We will learn from knowledgeable guest speakers: Rita Beving (Dallas Environmental Commission), Andrea Chick (City of Plano), Kathy Fonville (North Texas Municipal Water District), Dr. Fouad Jaber (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension), and Julie Jones (Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers). Everyone is welcome. Register now to save your spot, and bring a friend! Members, please log into your account before registering. This event is not sponsored by the Plano Public Library System or the City of Plano.

North Texas Giving Day - September 18

Please consider donating to LWV-CC from now through September 18 as part of North Texas Giving Day. This is an annual event hosted by Communities Foundation of Texas that enables all of us to donate to nonprofits in this area. Use the red Donate button at the top of this webpage and put 'NTGD' in the comment field, or find LWV-CC on the North Texas Giving Day website.

Unite and Rise 8.5 Protest - September 20

Unite and Rise 8.5 is an initiative of the League of Women Voters to mobilize 8.5 million people using the power of voter engagement as a cornerstone of our democracy. Unite and Rise 8.5 showcases the many ways voters can drive change through advocacy, mobilization, civic education, and engagement. We need you to be a part of this movement and help us grow this network of 8.5 million people committed to defending our democracy. Together, we will unite and rise nationwide, from the streets to the courts to the polls, to defend a democracy that is by and for the people.

Join LWV-CC at an event on Saturday, September 20, 9:00-11:00, at 2025 N Central Expy in McKinney. Sign up to attend. We hope to see you there!

Socializing and Civics - October 25

LWV-CC will host a free public forum about 'Abolishing the Death Penalty' on Saturday, October 25, 1:30 to 3:30, at the Schimelpfenig Library in Plano. Guest speaker Nan Tolson is the Director of Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty. She previously worked in the office of the Governor of Texas for five years, where she held many roles including Deputy Press Secretary, Chief Spokesperson, and Communications Manager. Her experience also includes time in the office of a U.S. Senator and on a 2016 presidential campaign. Everyone is welcome. Register now to save your spot, and bring a friend! Members, please log into your account before registering. This event is not sponsored by the Plano Public Library System or the City of Plano.

General Election - November 4

Prepare to be a voter in the next election! In November, all of us will have the opportunity to vote on state constitutional amendment propositions, and there will be local elections in some areas of Collin County. Early voting will be available from October 20-31.

• Check your voter registration status
• Register to vote by October 6
• Apply for a ballot-by-mail by October 24
• View the candidates
• In October, enter your address at www.vote411.org to see a personalized sample ballot and compare candidates' responses to LWV questions; you may print your choices & take the paper to vote (phones are not allowed)
• In October, view our printable Voters Guides
• In October, watch a candidate forum
• Find polling locations and hours
• Check which types of Voter ID may be used at the polls
• Get nonpartisan voting reminders by texting VOTERINFO to 512-595-3755 or by visiting the LWVTX website
• Voting problems? Contact Election Protection at 866ourvote.org
• Find more information using our voting resources
• After the election, find county election results

Texas Legislature

The 89th Texas Legislature started a second 30-day special session on August 15 to address several bills selected by the governor. Contact your elected officials about legislation that is of interest to you. Find out who represents you. Check LWVTX Action Alerts.

Webinar: How President Trump's Executive Order on Elections Could Impact How Texans Vote

The Texas Civil Rights Project, LWVTX, and LWV-CC hosted a free webinar on August 21 about "How President Trump's Executive Order on Elections Could Impact How Texans Vote". Watch the video.

Hand Marked Ballots

In June, the Collin County Commissioners Court voted to transition to Hand-Marked Ballots (HMB) for the November 2025 election and all future elections. This decision was made in response to Executive Order 14248 issued by President Trump, as well as public feedback from individuals expressing concerns about the integrity of our current voting systems. The completed hand-marked ballots will be scanned and tabulated using the same machines currently in use. The Collin County Elections Administrator estimated the transition cost to be $2.3 million. Read this letter to Collin County Commissioners from the Texas Civil Rights Project and LWV-CC.

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