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Drawing for Ballot Order of Proposed Constitutional Amendments on Wednesday

For Planning Purposes
June 23, 2025
Contact: Alicia Pierce

What: Drawing for the ballot order of amendments to the Texas Constitution for the Nov. 4 Election. The ballot order will be drawn by Secretary of State Jane Nelson. There are 17 proposed amendments.

When: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (Please arrive by 10:45 for camera set up)

Where: Secretary of State’s Office, Texas Capitol, 1E.8 (First floor, East side of the Capitol)

Parking: The Capitol Visitors Garage is located at 1201 San Jacinto Blvd. The first two hours of parking are free. There is additional metered parking around the Capitol.

RSVP: If you plan to attend in person, please email Alicia Pierce at apierce@sos.texas.gov.

Following the drawing, the office will issue a news release with the ballot order.

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