Today is first day of early voting for Texas property tax props and last day to register for runoffs

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Heads up! There are two elections with key dates to watch out for on Monday.

Early voting began on Monday for a special election that could affect your property tax bills.

There are two measures on the statewide ballot.

Prop 1 would reduce the amount of property taxes elderly and disabled Texans pay to public schools.

Prop 2 would raise the homestead exemption from $25,000 to $40,000 for school district property taxes.

Early voting for the propositions ends Tuesday, May 3. Election Day is May 7.

SEE ALSO: Election 2022: Full results from Texas primary elections on March 1, 2022

Monday is also the last day to register to vote in the primary runoff election, which is different from the special election.

Early voting runs from May 16 through May 20. Election Day is May 25.

You can go to harrisvotes.com to find sample ballots for your district and polling locations.

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