Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on October 2, 2025 and October 9, 2025.

 

NOTICE OF ELECTION

City of Glenn Heights

Dallas County and Ellis County

City of Glenn Heights Mayor and Council Member Places 2, 4, and 6

City of Glenn Heights Charter Election Ballot Proposition


To the resident, qualified voters of the County of Dallas and County of Ellis, Texas, the City of Glenn Heights, Texas, TAKE NOTICE that an election will be held on November 4, 2025, in accordance with a Resolution duly entered by the City Council of the City of Glenn Heights, Texas on August 12, 2025, which Resolution reads substantially as follows: A RESOLUTION calling an Election for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to the Home Rule Charter of the City of Glenn Heights, and making provisions for the conduct of the election and resolving other matters incident and related to such election.

 

The following Propositions will appear on the ballot:

 

PROPOSITION A

Shall Section 2.01 of the Home Rule Charter be amended by extending the terms of office of the mayor and city council members from three (3) years to four years (4), extending the period of ineligibility of term-limited members from three (3) to four (4) years, and adding transitional language such that four-year terms of office will begin for the mayor and councilmembers elected in the November, 2026, election.

(   ) For

(   ) Against

This amendment is anticipated to have no fiscal impact on the City of Glenn Heights. Implementation would be carried out using existing resources and staff.

 

PROPOSITION B

Shall Section 2.01 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to provide for compensation for the Mayor of $1,000 monthly and for Councilmembers of $500 monthly.

(   ) For

(   ) Against

If approved, this amendment may result in additional administrative costs related to compensation, estimated not to exceed $48,000 annually, subject to future budget appropriations.

 

PROPOSITION C

Shall Section 2.03 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to disqualify candidacy for a seat on the City Council for persons who have previously been removed by the Council for misconduct.

(   ) For

(   ) Against

This amendment is anticipated to have no fiscal impact on the City of Glenn Heights. Implementation would be carried out using existing resources and staff.

 

PROPOSITION D

Shall Section 2.11 of Article 2 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to repeal the requirement that all ordinances must be considered at two separate City Council meetings prior to adoption.

(   ) For

(   ) Against

This amendment is anticipated to have no fiscal impact on the City of Glenn Heights. Implementation would be carried out using existing resources and staff.

 

PROPOSITION E

Shall Section 3.06 of Article 3 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to provide that elections for Mayor and Councilmembers be by plurality instead of majority voting, such that the candidate receiving more votes than any other candidate will be declared elected.

(   ) For

(   ) Against

This amendment is anticipated to have no fiscal impact on the City of Glenn Heights.

Implementation would be carried out using existing resources and staff.

 

PROPOSITION F

Shall Section 5.11 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to authorize the City Council to appoint a Council Liaison.

(   ) For

(   ) Against

If approved, this amendment may result in additional administrative costs related to staffing, estimated not to exceed a pay range of a minimum salary of $41,003, to a maximum salery of $252,661 annually, subject to future budget appropriations.

 

PROPOSITION G

Shall Section 13.06 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to provide that notices of claims against the City shall be filed within 45 days of the incident giving rise to the claim.

(   ) For

(   ) Against

This amendment is anticipated to have no fiscal impact on the City of Glenn Heights. Implementation would be carried out using existing resources and staff.

 

Dallas County Early Voting Locations, Dates and Hours

Early voting by personal appearance begins Monday, October 20, 2025, and ends on Friday, October 31, 2025.

October 20-24, 2025 Monday-Friday 8 AM – 5 PM

October 25, 2025 Saturday 7 AM – 7 PM

October 26, 2025 Sunday 12 PM – 6 PM

October 27-31, 2025 Monday – Friday 7 AM – 7 PM

This information is preliminary, subject to change. If any locations are changed, this will be reflected on the Dallas County elections website: https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

 

Early Voting By Mail

Applications for voting by mail should be received (not post marked) no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, October 24, 2025. Applications should be sent to:

Early Voting Clerk

1520 Round Table Drive  Dallas, Texas 75247  phone: (469) 627-8683  fax: (214) 819-6303

email: evapplications@dallascounty.org

If an application for ballot by mail is faxed or emailed (or if a federal postcard application is faxed), the applicant must also mail the original application so that the early voting clerk receives the original no later than four days after receiving the emailed or faxed copy.

 

Dallas County Election Day Voting Locations

Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Election Day Polling Locations open from 7 AM to 7 PM


Dallas County participates in the Countywide Polling Place program under the Texas Election Code. Registered voters of the City of Glenn Heights, Texas who reside in Dallas County will be able to cast their Election Day ballots at any of the Vote Centers in Dallas County identified below and on Dallas County's website at: https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/.

Preliminary, subject to change. If any locations are changed, this will be reflected on the Dallas County elections website.

Notice is hereby given of state law for acceptable credentials for voting in person. A voter will be required to show one of the seven approved forms of photo identification or voters who do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID will be able to execute a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and provide a supporting form of identification.

For additional information:

City of Glenn Heights: https://www.glennheightstx.gov/230/Elections-Elecciones-Bau-cu

Dallas County Elections: https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

Secretary of State: https://www.votetexas.gov/

 

Ellis County Early Voting Locations, Dates and Hours

Early voting by personal appearance begins Monday, October 20, 2025, and ends on Friday, October 31, 2025.

October 20-24, 2025                    Monday-Friday                      8 AM – 5 PM

October 25, 2025                           Saturday                                 8 AM – 4 PM

October 27, 2025                           Monday-Wednesday              8 PM – 5 PM

October 30-31, 2025                    Thursday-Friday                      7 AM – 7 PM

 

This information is preliminary, subject to change. If any locations are changed, this will be reflected on the Ellis County elections website: https://co.ellis.tx.us/312/Elections

1. Ellis County Womans Building (Main Early Voting Location) 407 W Jefferson St. (Davis Hall) Waxahachie, TX 75165

2. Midlothian Conference Ctr (Lobby) 1 Community Circle Dr. Midlothian, TX 76065

3. Palmer ISD Annex Bldg (Portable Bldg) 303 Bulldog Way Palmer, TX 75152

4. Ellis Sub-Courthouse Pct 1 (Conference Rm) 207 S. Sonoma Trail Ennis, TX 75119

5. Red Oak Municipal Center (Room A) 200 Lakeview Pkwy Red Oak, TX 75154

6. Knights of Columbus (Main Room) 325 Broadhead Rd. Waxahachie, TX 75165

 

Early Voting By Mail

Applications for voting by mail should be received (not post marked) no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, October 24, 2025. Applications should be sent to:

Early Voting Clerk

204 E Jefferson Street Waxahachie, Texas 75165

phone: (972) 825-5195  fax: (972) 923-5194 email: elections@co.ellis.tx.us

If an application for ballot by mail is faxed or emailed (or if a federal postcard application is faxed), the applicant must also mail the original application so that the early voting clerk receives the original no later than four days after receiving the emailed or faxed copy.

 

Ellis County Election Day Voting Locations

Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Election Day Polling Locations open from 7 AM to 7 PM

Ellis County participates in the Countywide Polling Place program under the Texas Election Code. Registered voters of the City of Glenn Heights, Texas who reside in Ellis County will be able to cast their Election Day ballots at any of the Vote Centers in Ellis County identified below and on Ellis County's website at: https://co.ellis.tx.us/312/Elections.

Preliminary, subject to change. If any locations are changed, this will be reflected on the Ellis County elections website.

1.  Bristol Community Center (Auditorium) 100 Church St, Bristol, TX 75119

2.  Ennis- Sub-Courthouse Pct 1 (Conference Rm) 207 S Sonoma Trail, Ennis, TX 75119

3.  Ennis Public Library (Community Room) 501 W. Ennis Ave, Ennis, TX 75119

4.  Faith Assembly Of God Church (Fellowship Hall) 1810 W Baldridge St, Ennis, TX 75119

5.  Ferris Public Library (Aubrey Trussell Rm) 301 E 10th Street, Ferris, Tx 75125

6.  Harvest of Praise (House Of Manna Rm) 2603 S Hampton Rd, Glenn Heights, TX 75154

7.  Italy Community Center (Room) 108 Harpold St, Italy, TX 76551

8.  First Baptist Church-Maypearl (Fellowship Hall) 5744 Fm 66, Maypearl, TX 76064

9.  Grand Prairie Fire Station #11 (Community Rm) 11005 Davis Rd, Midlothian, TX 76065

10.  Midlothian Church Of Christ (Fellowship Hall) 1627 N Hwy 67, Midlothian, TX 76065

11.   Midlothian Conference Ctr (Bluebonnet I) 1 Community Circle Dr., Midlothian, TX 76065

12.  Mountain Peak Community Church (Sanctuary) 751 W. Fm 875, Midlothian, TX 76065

13.  Vertical Church Ovilla (Foyer) 3333 Ovilla Rd, Ovilla, TX 75154

14.  Palmer ISD Annex Building (Portable Bldg) 303 Bulldog Way, Palmer, TX 75152

15.  Grace Covenant Church (Dining Hall) 212 N Main St, Red Oak, TX 75154

16.  Red Oak Municipal Center (Room A) 200 Lakeview Pkwy, Red Oak, TX 75154

17.  Wax- Sub-Courthouse Pct 2 (Multi. Rm) 2675 W Us Hwy 287 Business, Waxahachie, TX 75167

18.  Ellis County Womans Building (Davis Hall) 407 W Jefferson St, Waxahachie, TX 75167

19.  Knights Of Columbus (Main Room) 325 Broadhead Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75167

20.  Park Meadows Baptist Church (Youth Rm) 3350 N Hwy 77, Waxahachie, TX 75167

21.  Salvation Army of Ellis County (Fellowship Hall) 620 Farley St, Waxahachie, TX 75167

Notice is hereby given of state law for acceptable credentials for voting in person. A voter will be required to show one of the seven approved forms of photo identification or voters who do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID will be able to execute a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and provide a supporting form of identification.

 

For additional information:

City of Glenn Heights: https://www.glennheightstx.gov/230/Elections-Elecciones-Bau-cu

Ellis County Elections: https://co.ellis.tx.us/312/Elections

Secretary of State: https://www.votetexas.gov/