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A voter leaves a north-of-downtown polling place. Credit: Sanford Nowlin

Early voting gets underway this monday for the Nov. 4 election, in which Bexar County residents will decide whether to use public funding for a new Spurs arena and⁢ weigh in on ‌a⁣ raft of statewide propositions

Early voting locations and hours ‌ are listed on the Bexar County Elections Department website. Voters can cast ballots at any Bexar ⁤County polling place ‍open for early voting regardless of where thay live.

Polling locations are open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ⁣Monday through Friday of this week, then 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. ⁢They’ll ⁤also be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday of next week. After that, voters will have ‌to wait until election day.

Prop A pertains to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo and whether voters will approve $192 million to fund upgrades to Freeman Coliseum,Frost Bank Center and other⁤ facilities to ⁢transform the East Side area into a year-round Western-themed attraction and ⁣rodeo district.

Wiht Prop B, residents will determine whether $311‍ million in hotel and car rental taxes may be funneled into⁣ building a new Spurs arena at ⁤Hemisfair. Supporters say it will revitalize downtown while detractors argue hidden costs could fall on local taxpayers, adding that the $311‌ million ‌in tourist dollars would be better spent on other projects.

Seventeen amendments to the Texas Constitution are also on the ballot. While ⁢most pertain to taxes, some touch on culture war issues. One constitutional amendment also asks voters whether to funnel billions ‍of dollars into water ⁣infrastructure.

See a full breakdown of⁤ the ⁤San Antonio propositions, the state constitutional amendments and other voter information in the 2025 Voters Guide from the San Antonio Chapter ⁢of ⁢the League of Women Voters.

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Early voting for the November election begins Monday, ‍October 28, at locations throughout San Antonio and Bexar County, offering residents a week-long prospect to cast ⁢ballots before Election Day on November 5.

The period for in-person voting runs through November 1, providing multiple options for voters to participate in the election, which includes races for local, state, and federal offices. This election cycle features key decisions impacting San Antonio, from city council seats to representation in Congress. Stephanie Koithan, Digital Content Editor for the San Antonio Current, reported on widespread protests against the Trump White House in 2019, underscoring the consistent civic engagement of san antonio residents.Now, voters have the‌ chance to shape the future direction of their communities and ‌the nation.

Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen confirmed the ⁣availability of numerous vote centers across the county,eliminating the need for precinct assignments.A full list of locations and hours can be found⁤ on the Bexar County Elections website: https://www.bexar.org/elections/.

Voters must be registered to vote in Texas to participate. Registration deadlines have passed, but residents can check their registration status online through⁣ the Texas Secretary of State’s website: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/. Valid forms of identification are required, and a complete list is available on the Bexar County Elections website.

Stephanie Koithan is the Digital Content Editor of the San Antonio Current.‍ In her ⁢role, she writes about politics, music, art, culture and food. Send her a⁣ tip at skoithan@sacurrent.com. More by Stephanie Koithan

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Early Voting for November election starts Monday at locations throughout San Antonio

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