AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Thursday marks the voter registration deadline for the May 1 elections across the state of Texas.
"Exercising your right to vote and making your voice heard is a fundamental part of our democracy," Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs said in a statement. "I encourage all eligible Texans who have not already done so to register to vote by April 1st so that they can actively participate in shaping the future of Texas."
You can check the status of your voter registration online at VoteTexas.gov. Travis County residents can also visit VoteTravis.com.
City of Austin residents will vote on a number of charter amendments, including whether to reinstate the city's public camping ban, along with a number of potential changes to the structure of city government, including consideration of changing the city to a "strong mayor" form of government.
Elsewhere across Central Texas, here's just a look at some of what voters will be casting ballots on:
-Bee Cave residents will vote for Council members, along with a number of city charter amendments.
-Cedar Park residents will vote on three City Council seats, along with several charter amendments - including Proposition A, which would transition the council and Mayor to three year terms.
-Lakeway residents will vote for Council and Mayor, as well as reauthorize the city's quarter-percent sales tax for street maintenance and repair.
-Round Rock residents will vote on two Council seats.
-Webberville residents will vote on authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages.
-Hays CISD voters will vote on six bond propositions, more than $238 million in total, that would expand campuses, build a new elementary school, expand high school stadiums and athletics facilities, build a new central administration building, and technology upgrades. Voters will also vote for two school board trustees.
-Voters in the Dripping Springs, Eanes, Lake Travis, and Pflugerville districts will also cast their ballots for school board trustees.
Early voting will run from Monday, April 19 through Tuesday, April 27, with Election Day on Saturday, May 1.