Attention Bastrop Republican Voters … Please take note of these important election dates coming up:
May 4th, “Political Subdivisions” consisting of Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Mayoral and City Council seats (in Bastrop, Elgin and Smithville), and critical School Board Trustee seats being sought for all Bastrop County school districts.
May 28th, “Republican Primary Runoff” for County Commissioner Precinct 1, and Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.
For any questions, to request a Mail In Ballot, or additional information please contact the Bastrop County Election office. Phone: 512-581-7160, email, or visit their website.
Lost Pines Republican Women is hosting a Candidate Forum Monday, January 29th 2024 at the Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center. Beginning January 1st their website will have a list of participating Candidates. You can submit questions for the candidates, via an online form, beginning two weeks prior to the event.
Have you ever wondered how the order of candidates names on the ballot is determined? It is literally the luck of the draw. More succinctly, it’s a two step random draw process, first to determine their order in the draw and second to determine their placement on the ballot. This event brought Republican candidates or their representatives seeking federal, state or county offices together with supporters and spectators Thursday, December 21st. 2023 to participate or witness the draw. Smiles, cheers, and congratulations punctuated the evenings activity of determining the ballot order for the March 5th 2024 Primary Election.
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE BASTROP COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIRMAN, CURTIS COURTNEY
My office hours for dropping off your application to be placed on the ballot for the March 5, 2024 Primary Election is as follows:
Office Hours:
November 11, 2023 10:00am to 2:00pm
December 11, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm (6:00pm on the 11th is the latest you can file)
I will be available between those two dates upon request. Give me a call at 512-925-6034 to set up an appointment at our office located at 443 Highway 71 West, Bastrop, TX 78602.
I would encourage you to file early in case there are questions about your application. There will be no changes after 6:00pm on December 11, 2023.
Taxes – Schools – Water – Electricity – Broadband – and more …
It’s that time again when we get to grade the legislature on the work it has done and the laws it has proposed.
The election to be held on November 7th allows us to determine how the Texas Constitution is shaped going forward.
There are fourteen propositions on the ballot covering a wide range of issues that affect your pocketbook, retirement age for justices, sales tax, property tax, access to broadband, protecting and expanding water supplies, and more.
We are providing you with links to the propositions (at the Texas Secretary of States website), and to several analyses of these propositions with some commentary. See: Recommendations
We encourage you to consider how you will vote this year.
We defend our democracy through participation. Early voting starts on Monday, October 23rd, and election day is Tuesday, November 7th.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023* *First business day after Columbus Day
First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
Monday, October 23, 2023 (17th day before election day falls on a Saturday, first day moves to next business day)
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked)
Friday, October 27, 2023
Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
Friday, November 3, 2023
Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (election day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 8, 2023 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)
Lyle Nelson was sworn in as Mayor for the City of Bastrop at 6:00 PM, June 20th, 2023 reciting the Oath of Office administered by Judge Christopher Duggan while his daughter Hannah Robinson held their family bible and grandson Elijah Valderez lead the pledges of allegiance. The ceremony was held in the Bastrop City Council Chambers and attended by family, friends, supporters and City Council members. Mayor Nelson will work to improve the city infrastructure, roads, positive development, and managed growth among other issues.
