Tax reform, along with bail practices, dementia research and the state's water supply, are on a ballot that includes 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Early voting starts Monday. Election Day is Nov.

More than a dozen candidates are hoping to succeed the late Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner in the special election for Texas' 18th District

East Texas voters face key decisions this November, including 17 constitutional amendments and various local propositions.

Before you head to the polls for the Nov. 4 election, you can see your sample ballot to find out what you will be voting on. Here's where Harris County voters can find theirs.

Since 1876, Texans have participated in constitutional amendment elections due to Article 17 of the Texas Constitution, which allows voters to decide on proposed amendments. There are 17 proposed constitutional amendments on this year’s ballot, with early voting beginning Oct. 20 and ending Oct. 31.

The amendments largely deal with tax reductions for select members of the state population, prevention of additional taxes, and funding for certain institutions and infrastructure.

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