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East Central ISD trustees formally canvass Nov. 4 tax ratification election; measure failed
Summary
The East Central Independent School District Board of Trustees on Nov. 14, 2025, adopted a canvas order declaring the results of the Nov. 4 tax ratification election: 3,935 votes for, 4,903 against, 129 under votes; the board canvassed the returns under the Texas Election Code and then adjourned.
The East Central Independent School District Board of Trustees on Nov. 14, 2025, formally canvassed and declared the results of the district's Nov. 4 tax ratification election, recording 3,935 votes in favor and 4,903 against, with 8,838 total ballots cast and 129 under votes.
Michelle Carew, identified in the record as the county elections administrator, provided the tabulation to trustees: "There were 3,935 for, 4,903 against," and she explained that absentee ballots listed in the record were mail-ins and that under votes are ballots in which voters did not cast a choice on that contest. The board discussed those technical clarifications briefly before taking formal action.
Citing the authority of the Texas Election Code, a trustee moved to canvass the returns of the Nov. 4, 2025 tax ratification election and a second was made. The chair called for those in favor, trustees indicated assent, and the canvas order was adopted, formally declaring the election results.
The canvass does not change the vote totals; because more voters cast ballots against the measure than in favor, the district's tax ratification proposal was not approved by voters. After adopting the canvas order the board moved to adjourn.
The meeting's record identifies trustees present and recorded a voice roll call during the vote. The elections administrator and trustees did not provide additional implementation steps at the meeting.
Meeting adjourned following the adoption of the canvas order.
