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Action News! November 2025
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Can you believe it’s already November!
As we wrap up this election cycle and look ahead to the holidays, the League of Women Voters of Texas continues to live our mission:Empowering voters. Defending democracy.This month brings renewed purpose as we focus on ongoing litigation, prepare for the upcoming primary election cycle, and begin the nominations process for the 2026–2028 LWV Texas Board and Nominations Committee slate.
Election Day – November 4th
Election Day is almost here, and with it comes another opportunity to make our voices heard. The decisions made by elected officials affect every aspect of our daily lives, from access to education and healthcare to infrastructure and community resources. The recent government shutdown reminded us just how deeply those decisions matter. Our votes are our voices, and it’s up to each of us to use them, on November 4th and in every election to come.
This year, Texans statewide will vote on 17 Constitutional Amendments, and many communities across the state will also hold local elections. Please encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to cast their ballots. For trusted, nonpartisan information about what’s on the ballot and where to vote, visit Vote411.org. Every election matters, and every vote makes a difference.
Redistricting Update
The League remains steadfast in advocating for fair and transparent redistricting in Texas. We continue to monitor important legal developments that will shape how political boundaries are drawn and ultimately, how well Texans are represented. In the coming weeks, we expect more clarity on whether the 2021 maps or the new 2025 maps will be used for the upcoming Primary Elections. Fair maps are the foundation of a fair democracy, and we encourage members to stay tuned for updates and opportunities to engage in this critical work.
Looking Ahead
As we enter the final months of 2025, let us take pride in all we have accomplished together and look forward with renewed energy to the work that lies ahead. The League’s mission — ensuring every Texan has a voice at the ballot box — depends on the passion and dedication of people like you. Whether you join the League, become a sustaining donor, or volunteer in your community, your involvement strengthens our democracy and amplifies our collective impact.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to protecting voters, promoting civic engagement, and building a stronger, more representative Texas for all. And a special thank you to our generous Voters Guide sponsors who enabled us to print and distribute a record number of guides across the state.
With gratitude and determination,
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P.S. The League of Women Voters of Texas is fighting for you and your rights during this upcoming election season, ensuring your vote counts. Your donation today directly supports our mission of empowering voters like you and defending the democracy you deserve. When you contribute, you become an essential part of our efforts to ensure your voice and the voices of all Texans are heard!
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Your Texas League in Action
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LWVTXVoters GuideReaches Texans Statewide
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This fall, the League of Women Voters of Texas proudly printed and distributed more than 95,000copies of our Constitutional Amendment Voters Guide across the state. These guides were delivered to libraries, community centers, and partner organizations, as well as directly to individuals, helping ensure that Texans everywhere had access to trusted, nonpartisan election information.
Each guide provided straightforward explanations of every proposed amendment, along with balanced arguments for and against each measure, empowering voters to make informed choices at the ballot box. In addition, local Leagues across the state used the statewide guide and added the necessary local election information to produce their Voters Guide.
This monumental effort was made possible through the dedication and generosity of our sponsors, donors, and volunteers. Your support ensures that voters across Texas, from the largest cities to the most rural communities, have the resources they need to participate fully in our democracy. Thank you for helping us continue to empower voters and defend democracy statewide.
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LWV Texas looking for leaders!
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Would you or someone you know make an excellent League of Women Voters of Texas board member? There are also many off board projects and activities to empower voters and defend democracy. Ideal candidates are committed to the League's mission of empowering voters and defending democracy. We are looking for committed candidates who have experience in leadership, advocacy, business, government, philanthropy or nonprofit work etc. Learn more and apply here.
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Vote in the 2025 Texas Constitutional Amendment Election!
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Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th! If you didn't cast your vote during the early voting period, be sure to review your ballot, bring your ID, and head to the polls to cast your vote on Nov. 4th. Every vote counts in shaping the future of Texas!
For nonpartisan, nonbiased pros and cons of each proposed amendment, visit LWVTexas.org or VOTE411.org/lwvtx.
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Honor Your Election Heroes
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Monday, November 3rd is Election Hero Day! Election Hero Day is a nonpartisan, national celebration recognizing the tremendous contributions that election officials, their staff, and poll workers make to ensure a safe, secure voting experience for all Americans.
Who is your election hero? Do you have an election hero from your community or family that you would like to honor on Election Hero Day? Fill out this brief form, and the Election Hero Day team will elevate these heroes and their stories through social and traditional media!
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Speak up on the issues that matter!
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Your Texas League in the News
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In rare endorsement, League of Women Voters backs Texas ballot item
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Adam Bennett, KVUE | Published on 10/21/25
For the first time in more than a decade, the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Texas is endorsing one statewide constitutional amendment on the November ballot.
That item, Proposition 4, would set aside $1 billion per year from existing sales tax revenue over 20 years, from 2027 to 2047, to fund water infrastructure. The money would create new water supply, fix aging systems and build flood protection in a state seeing growing population, a busy economy and a hotter and drier climate.
In a statement, LWV of Texas President Joyce LeBombard highlighted the “dire state of our water resources in Texas.”
Read the full article and watch the news report here.
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Election 2025: Key issues on Texas ballots
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Steven Dial and Shaun Rabb, Fox 4 KDFW | Published on 10/19/25
FOX 4's Steven Dial and Shaun Rabb walk through some of the biggest issues on the ballot in this November's election. Topics include bail reform, water, tax relief and more.
Ian Seamus, LWV Texas board member, is interviewed at around 8:10 into the video about Proposition 4 and the Texas Water Fund.
Watch the full news report here.
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Joyce LeBombard on Spectrum News In Focus
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Joyce LeBombard, LWV Texas President, will appear on Spectrum News In Focus to discuss the 2025 Texas Constitutional Amendment Election with host, Karla Leal, on Sunday, Nov. 2nd at 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m CST.
In Focus is a 30-minute public affairs program, exclusively on Spectrum News 1. Each week, they invite experts from around Texas to discuss a wide range of issues impacting the Lone Star State. If you have access to Spectrum News, be sure to watch!
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LWV Texas Supports Proposition 4
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The League of Women Voters of Texas supports Proposition 4, the proposed constitutional amendment "to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue."
The Texas Water Fund is a special fund created in 2023 and administered by the Texas Water Development Board to assist in financing water projects in Texas. This proposition would provide that in each fiscal year, the first $1 billion of sales tax revenue in excess of $46.5 billion would be allocated to the Texas Water Fund. This funding would continue through 2047, and would be used to address future water needs in Texas. The amount could be adjusted by the legislature with a two thirds vote.
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Why we are advocating for Proposition 4:
- The funds would be used to upgrade aging water infrastructure as well as for new water supply projects. This would address the shortfall between water demand and available water supply, and improve the safety of the water supply.
- Increasing Texas’ water supply is critical to continued economic growth and to meet the needs of farmers in Texas.
- Provides reliable funding for long- term water supply and infrastructure projects.
Click on the photos above to view our three videos explaining Proposition 4, or click here to view the full playlist.
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(Left, Top) LWV Amarillo hosted their 75th anniversary celebration and invited LWV Texas president, Joyce LeBombard, to be a guest speaker. Pictured: Kimberly Anderson, Rashida King-Lloyd, Delores Thompson, Joyce LeBombard, Bobbie Austin
(Left, Bottom) LWV Dallas hosted the first Civics Lounge in Garland where young people could connect with community leaders and ask questions. Participants included Garland’s Youth Council, GISD Trustee Daphne Stanley, Garland City Council’s Carissa Dutton, and Dallas County Constable Deanna Hammond.
(Right, Bottom) LWV Tarrant County volunteers delivered Voters Guides to area libraries and community centers.
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Members of LWV Austin registered 130 people to vote at the No Kings Rally on Oct. 18th at the Texas Capitol, where approx. 25,000 marched.
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LWV Hays County and Wimberley Roundtable collaborated to sponsor a forum on “Meeting Community Needs in a Disaster” on Oct. 22nd. The seven panelists were first responders, a radio station manager, and county and city elected officials.
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(Left, Top) Members of LWV Cy-Fair registered voters at the LSC-CyFair Branch Library and answered questions about the election.
(Left, Bottom) LWV Fort Bend volunteers registered voters out in the community at libraries, the Wharton County Junior College Richmond campus, and more.
(Right)LWV Hill Country reviewed all 17 proposed Constitutional Amendments at their general meeting. Discussion included the pros and cons on each amendment as well as some background history on how these amendments were placed on the ballots by the Texas Legislature.
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LWVTX is hiring:
- Development Coordinator will expand the League's donor base to support our voter education, advocacy and service to local Leagues (Austin)
- Outreach Organizer to focus on creating more voter engagement in areas of Texas with no League presence (Austin)
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The LBJ Women’s Campaign School, part of the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, will host the 50th Anniversary of Women in Public Life Symposium on November 14th, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium in Austin. Tickets, speakers and further event details can be found here.
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