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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.

When?   Saturday, October 18, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where?   Austin Public Library, Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Drive, Austin


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.

There are three ways to register:


•   Using the "Register Now" button on this page
•   Calling (512) 451-6710
•   Emailing lwvaustin@lwvaustin.org

Date and Time

Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM Central Time (US & Canada) (UTC-06:00)

Location

Austin Public Library - Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Drive
Austin, TX  78756
USA

Event Contact(s)

Joanne Richards


Debbi A Voss
Events Chair


Joyce Jackson
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Category

LWV-AA Programs/Events

Registration Info

Registration is required
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Capacity

60 Total Slots
10 Available Slot(s)

Number of People Who Will Attend

Everyone
(No Fee)
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Email: lwvaustin@lwvaustin.org
Phone: 512-451-6710
LWV Austin Area
3908 Avenue B
Austin, TX 78751

The League of Women Voters Austin Area is proud to be a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.

The League of Women Voters Austin Area is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and tax exempt organization.
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