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Propositions

• Proposition A: Aligning Annexation with State Law
• Proposition B: Annexation and Relinquishment Aligned with State Law
• Proposition C: Eminent Domain Powers
• Proposition D: Street Improvements – Is the City Doing Enough?
• Proposition E: Nuisance Regulations – Expanding the City’s Control?
• Proposition F: Qualifications for Office – Clarifying the Changes
• Proposition G: Qualifications for Office – Unintended Loopholes?
• Proposition H: Expanding Legal Representation Options for the City
• Proposition I: Notice of Public Hearing on Budget – Loss of Local Accountability?
• Proposition J: Date of Final Adoption – Does it Reduce Accountability?
• Proposition K: Ensuring Compliance with State Law in Municipal Elections
• Proposition L: Application Requirements for Candidates
• Proposition M: Filing Fees and Petitions for Candidacy
• Proposition N: Runoff Elections – Removing Fair Ballot Practices?
• Proposition O: Changing "Elector" to "Qualified Voter" – A Necessary Update or Unnecessary Change?
• Proposition P: Power of Initiative – Reducing the Threshold for Citizen-Led Action
• Proposition Q: Power of Referendum – Expanding Access to Citizen Oversight
• Proposition R: Form of Petitions – Vague Compliance with State Law
• Proposition S: Filing, Examination, and Certification of Petitions – Increasing Time for Verification
• Proposition T: Submission to Qualified Voters – Aligning Elections with State Law
• Proposition U: A Change to the Recall Process—What It Means for Harker Heights
• Proposition V: A Redundant Amendment to City Property Rules
• Proposition W: A Charter Amendment That Weakens Local Transparency