HOWDY, INDEPENDENTS. · EST. 2001
DON’T
FENCE
US IN.
Independent voters. Open government.
And a little Texas stubbornness.
We organize across party lines for affordable living, more voter choice and public officials who answer to the people.
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Active campaigns for November 2026.
AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL
Brown, Shah, Weinberg, Bowen and Kam
Endorsed by the League of Independent Voters of Texas, a separate membership association. Read its endorsements.
AUSTIN PROPOSITIONS A THROUGH J
Yes on Prop I. No on Prop G.
Our case for Prop I and our vote on every bond and charter amendment.
BASTROP COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 4
Kat Hammer, write-in
A write-in campaign. Her name will not be printed on the ballot; write it in.
TEXAS HOUSE DISTRICT 17
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Klenz, Democrat
Bastrop, Burleson, Caldwell, Lee and Milam counties.
WHAT WE WORK ON
For Texans who think for themselves.
Everyday costs.
Water, housing, electricity and taxes affect whether people can afford to stay in their communities. Public spending should serve residents.
A say in the decisions.
We organize petitions, question public officials and support electoral competition. We want voters to have meaningful choices.
PROP I · AUSTIN · NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Yes on Prop I. No on Prop G.
Prop I puts independent audits of City spending in the charter. Prop G would make voters wait up to two years for the next citizen petition to reach the ballot. Read our case, the sources and our vote on every measure.
OUR NOVEMBER POSITIONS
YES ON I
NO ON G
Key voting dates.
OCT 5
Registration deadline
OCT 19–30
Early voting
NOV 3
Election Day · 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
NEWS, OPINIONS & ORGANIZING
What we’re working on.
VIDEO · JULY 2025
Linda’s guide to petitioning
Her practical advice on talking with neighbors and asking for a public vote.
AUSTIN TAX RATE ARCHIVE
Follow Austin’s tax and budget record
Source documents, election outcomes and the research behind the Prop Q work.
FROM THE BLOG
Read the Independent Texans blog
Election coverage, petition updates and Linda’s columns.
THE POOREST LITTLE PAC IN TEXAS
Come on in.
Party loyalty optional. Questions encouraged.
Help with a petition, send us a local issue or join the team. You don’t have to agree with us about everything.