Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19, with Prosper and Celina residents registered in Collin County deciding on $1.4175 billion in proposed borrowing for roads, public facilities and college expansion.

The Nov. 3 election includes four Collin County bond propositions totaling $817.5 million and a separate $600 million Collin College proposal. Early voting continues through Friday, Oct. 30.

Two nearby voting locations are Prosper Town Hall, 250 W. First St., and the Collin College Celina Campus, 2505 Kinship Parkway. Collin County voters may use any of the county’s 42 early voting sites, according to the county’s polling list.

Residents registered in the Denton County portions of Prosper and Celina must use Denton County voting locations. Their ballots will differ.

The Collin County bond package gives voters four separate decisions:

  • Proposition A: $296.5 million for courts, adult detention, medical and mental health detention, and adult probation facilities.
  • Proposition B: $475 million for non-tolled roads and bridges, including land and rights-of-way.
  • Proposition C: $6 million for parks and open space.
  • Proposition D: $40 million for a county elections and records-storage facility.

The separate Collin College proposition would fund workforce training, career and technical education, and academic facilities. Planned projects include a workforce building at the Celina Campus, according to the college’s bond information.

All five propositions carry the ballot language “THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.” Collin College says it anticipates maintaining its current tax rate if its proposal passes.

The election also features statewide contests. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott faces Democrat Gina Hinojosa and Libertarian Pat Dixon. Attorney general candidates are Republican Mayes Middleton, Democrat Nathan Johnson and Libertarian Tom Oxford. The U.S. Senate candidates are Republican Ken Paxton, Democrat James Talarico and Libertarian Ted Brown.

In countywide races, Republican County Judge Chris Hill faces Democrat John R. Buster Brown, while Republican County Clerk Stacey Kemp faces Democrat John Russell. Legislative and precinct races depend on a voter’s address. Residents can find their ballot through the county’s sample-ballot page.

Early voting hours are:

  • Oct. 19–23: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 24: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 25: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Oct. 26–30: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Eligible voters requesting a mail ballot must have their application received by Friday, Oct. 23. Applications may be mailed to the Collin County Early Voting Clerk, 2010 Redbud Blvd., Suite 102, McKinney, TX 75069.

Domestic applications submitted by email to [email protected] must also be followed by an original received within four business days, according to the county’s instructions.

In-person voters mark paper ballots by hand, then feed them into scanners for counting. Accessible ballot-marking devices remain available.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.