Election
BY AMANDA CUTSHALL & SHANNON WEST
Voter Guide
2025
Dates to know
Where to vote
Oct. 20: First day of early voting Oct. 24: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Oct. 31: Last day of early voting Nov. 4: Election Day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or Nov. 5 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election on Election Day)
Hays County residents can vote at any polling location during early voting or on election day. Visit www.hayscountytx.gov/elections for polling locations and additional election information.
Read about Buda’s 8 propositions
Proposition C
Proposition F
Budget legal requirements Prop C would make the charter clear that, if City Council is to take a vote on a budget item, notices must be given as specified in state law.
City accounts audits Prop F would require the city to audit every department annually and present that report at the end of the fiscal year.
Buda residents will vote on a number of charter amendments that update the city’s governing document.
Proposition G
Proposition A
Proposition D
Language edit Prop G would allow the charter to be edited for outdated language, grammar and typos.
Compensation for council members Prop A would amend the charter to be consistent in paying the mayor $300 and city council $200 per City Council meeting.
Balanced budget Prop D would require the city to pass a balanced budget, where proposed expenses don’t surpass estimated revenues.
Proposition H
Proposition E
Proposition B
Future charter clean up Prop H would allow City Council—without a public vote—to make edits to the governing document to correct future errors and grammar, as long as the edits don’t change its meaning.
Capital project funding Prop E would make it so if money allocated toward a capital expenditure isn’t used after three years, the funds can be used elsewhere.
City attorney selection Prop B would allow City Council to appoint the city attorney.
Holidays in Kyle Santa’s Arrival Dec. 1st · Mary Kyle Hartson Park Grinch on the Green Dec. 13th · La Verde Park 25 Days of Christmas Dec. 1-25 · Mary Kyle Hartson Park Christmas Movie in the Park Dec. 12 · Lake Kyle
Santa Rides in Kyle Dec. 9-11 · All Around Kyle Winter Wonderland for All Abilities Dance Dec. 19 · Gemstone Palace Christmas at Lake Kyle Dec. 1-25 · Lake Kyle For information on holiday events, visit CityofKyle.com/calendar
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