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Behind the Ballot: Know Before You Vote

October 18, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

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Date:
October 18, 2025
Time:
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Event Website / RSVP:
https://lwvaustin.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=334869&item_id=2708889#gsc.tab=0

Who's Hosting This Event?

League of Women Voters of the Austin Area
Who We Are:

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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Policy/Government
Behind The Ballot
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    • There are 17 Texas constitutional amendments on our ballots this November. Join LWVAA as our panelists help us learn about 5 of them.

    Panelists will discuss the consequences of the passage or failure of the following proposed amendments:

    Proposition 4, Creation of a state water fund
    Proposition 12,  Change to the composition of the Commission on Judicial Conduct
    Proposition 14, Establishment of a Dementia Research Institute
    Proposition 15, Parental rights
    Proposition 16, A ban on non-citizens from voting

     

    Panelists include:

    • Scott Stewart, Legislative Affairs Director for the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
    • Lisa Hobbs, Civil appellate lawyer and former General Counsel for the Texas Supreme Court
    • Karen Fingerman, Director of the Texas Aging & Longevity Consortium
    • Valerie DeBill, VP of Voters Service for LWVAA and parent
    • Amber Compton, CEO of Sprightly Consulting and parent

    The meeting is open to the public. Space is limited, so registration is strongly recommended. The event will not be recorded.

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