22-1198ORDINANCE NO. 22-1198
AN ORDINANCE ORDER[NG A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS THE
PROPOSITION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE DENTON CODE OF ORDINANCES,CREATING CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE V TO BE TITLED “MARIJUANA ENFORCEMENT”TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022; PRESCRIBING THE TIME, MANNER. ANDCONDUCT OF THE ELECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ELECTION AGREEMENTAND CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES WITH THE ELECTION ADMINISTRATOROF DENTON COUNTY; AND PROVDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2022, an initiative petition was filed with the City Secretary
seeking to initiate a new ordinance to eliminate enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses by
creating Chapter 21, Article V of the Denton City Code to be titled “Marijuana Enforcement”; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 4.04 of the City Charter, the City Secretary
examined the petition, and on June 7, 2022 submitted her certificate to the City Council stating the
petition was sufficient and in compliance with the provisions of Article IV of the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2022, the proposed initiative ordinance was read and a public
hearing was held in accordance with Section 4.07 of the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City Charter, the City Council deems it in the interest
of the public to call a special election for the Proposition hereinafter stated; NOW THEREFORE;
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. A municipal Special Election is ordered to be held in the City of Denton,
Texas on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, such date being a uniform election date as defined in Texas
Election Code § 41.001, as amended, to submit to the voters of the City a proposed citizen-initiated
ordinance regarding the elimination of low-level marijuana offenses. The ballot shall be prepared
with the following Proposition:
CITY OF DENTON PROPOSITION B
Shall an initiative ordinance be approved to eliminate low-level marijuana enforcement?
FOR THE ORDINANCE
AGAINST THE ORDINANCE
SECTION 2. If the Proposition provided in Section 1, above, is approved by a majority of
voters voting at the election, the City Code is amended as indicated below:
AN ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE LOW-LEVEL MARIJUANA ENFORCEMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF DENTON:
Chapter 21, Article V of the City Code is hereby created, to be titled "MarijuanaEnforcement" and to read as follows:
ARTICLE V. - MARIJUANA ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 21-80. - Ending citations and arrests for misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
(a) Denton police officers shall not issue citations or make arrests for Class A or Class Bmisdemeanor possession of marijuana offenses, except in the limited circumstances
described in (b).
(b) The only circumstances in which Denton police officers are permitted to issue citations
or make arrests for Class A or Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana are when
such citations or arrests are part of (1) the investigation of a felony level narcotics case that
has been designated as a high priority investigation by a Denton police commander,
assistant chief of police, or chief of police; and/or (2) the investigation of a violent felony.
(c) in every instance other than those described in (b), if a Denton police officer has
probable cause to believe that a substance is marijuana, an officer may seize the marijuana.
If the officer seizes the marijuana, they must write a detailed report and release the
individual if possession of marijuana is the sole charge.
(d) Denton police officers shall not issue any charge for possession of marijuana unless it
meets at least one of the factors described in (b).
Section 21-81. - Citations for possession of drug residue or drug paraphernalia shall not be
issued in lieu of a possession of marijuana charge.
(a) A class C misdemeanor citation for possession of drug residue or drug paraphernalia
shall not be issued in lieu of a possession of marijuana charge.
Section 21-82. - Prohibition against using City funds or personnel to conduct THC
concentratIon testIng.
(a) No City funds or personnel shall be used to request, conduct, or obtain
tetrahydrocannabino1 (THC) testing of any cannabis-related substance to determine
whether the substance meets the legal definition of marijuana under state law, except in the
limited circumstances of a police investigation pursuant to § 21-80(b).
(b) This prohibition shall not limit the ability of Denton police to conduct toxicology testing
to ensure public safety, nor shall it limit THC testing for the purpose of any violent felony
charge
Section 21-83. - Prohibition against City police using the odor of marijuana or hemp as
probable cause for search or seizure.
(a) Denton police shall not consider the odor of marijuana or hemp to constitute probable
cause for any search or seizure, except in the limited circumstances of a police investigation
pursuant to § 21-80(b).
Section 21-84. - Training and policy updates; community involvement.
(a) The City Manager and Chief of Police shall ensure that Denton police officers receive
adequate training concerning each of the provisions of this ordinance.
(b) The City Manager shall work with the Denton Police Chief and other relevant
stakeholders identified in (c) to update City policies and internal operating procedures in
accordance with this ordinance. Actions that may be necessary include, but are not limited
to: updating the Denton Police Department General Manual; updating the training bulletin;
training officers; and updating internal databases and systems.
(c) The City Manager shall arrange regular meetings to discuss the development of policies,
procedures, and practices related to this ordinance, which shall include community
stakeholders including: the Police Chiefs Advisory Panel; other interested stakeholders
and community organizations; individuals directly impacted by arrests within the City;
immigrant communities; and communities of color. These meetings shall be open to publicparticipation, have minutes and agendas publicly accessible, and have audio and video
recordings uploaded to the City’s website.
Section 21-85. - Discipline.
(a) Any violation of this chapter may subject a Denton police officer to discipline as
provided by the Texas Local Government Code or as provided in City policy.
Section 21-86. - Reporting.
(a) Within three months of the adoption of this ordinance, and once per year thereafter, the
City Manager or their designee shall present to the City Council, at a public meeting subject
to the Texas Open Meetings Act, a report concerning the City's implementation of thisordinance.
SECTION 3. The polling places shall be designated by the Denton County Elections
Administrator (the “Elections Administrator”) in accordance with the provisions of a joint election
agreement and contract for election services (the “Agreement”) with the Elections Administrator.
The locations of such polling places are set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto. Exhibit A shall be
modified to include additional or different election day polling places designated by the Elections
Administrator and to conform to the Agreement.
SECTION 4. Early voting shall be conducted by personal appearance at the locations, dates
and times set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto, and during the early voting period as required or
permitted by law. Exhibit B shall be modified to include additional or different early voting
locations designated by the Elections Administrator and to conform to the Agreement.
SECTION 5. The most accurate information on election day and early voting locations and
voting times can be found or obtained by visiting the Denton County webpage noted below or
contacting said County as noted:
Denton County Elections Administrator
701 Kimberly Drive, Suite A101
Denton, Texas 76208
(940) 349-3200 – Phone
(940) 349-3201 – Facsimile
elections@dentoncounty .com
https://www.votedenton.com/upcoming-election-information/
SECTION 6. The Elections Administrator shall serve as the early voting clerk in
accordance with the terms of the Agreement. The main early voting location for the election shall
be at the following address:
Denton County Elections Administrator
701 Kimberly Drive, Suite AIO 1
Denton, Texas 76208
SECTION 7. Applications for early voting by mail must be received no later than the close
of regular business on October 28, 2022. Applications for early voting by mail must be submitted
to the following address:
Early Voting Clerk
Denton County Elections Administrator
701 Kimberly Drive, Suite A101
Denton, Texas 76208
SECTION 8. The manner of holding such election and all questions pertaining thereto shall
be governed by the election laws of the State of Texas.
SECTION 9. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
The motion to approve this ordinance was made by ALMA WLguireby ?)rAy\dan Chase Pt'6ee , the ordinance was passed andfollowing vote U - a :
and seconded
approved by the
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Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck, District 2:
Jesse Davis. District 3 :
Alison Maguire, District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the gb fP day of 2022.
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ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY L\llllllllf
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
ORDENANZA N.'. 22-1198
UNA ORDENANZA QUE DECRETA UNA ELECCION ESPECIAL PARA SOMETER A LOSVOTANTES LA PROPUESTA DE UNA MODIFICACI6N AL C6DIGO DE ORDENANZAS DE
DENTON, CREANDO EL ARTfCULO V DEL CAPfTULO 21 QUE SE DENOMINARA“IMPOSICI6N RESPECTO A LA MARIHUANA” A CELEBRARSE EL 8 DE NOVIEMBRE DE2022; QUE PRESCRIBE EL HORARIO, LA MODALIDAD Y LA REALIZACI6N DE LASELECCIONES, DE CONFORMIDAD CON UN ACUERDO ELECTORAL Y CONTRATO DESERVICIOS ELECTORALES CON EL ADMINISTRADOR ELECTORAL DEL CONDADO DE
DENTON; Y QUE DISPONE UNA FECHA DE ENTRADA EN VIGOR.
POR CUANTO, el dia 4 de mayo de 2022, se present6 una petici6n de iniciativa ante la
Secretaria Municipal que procura emprender una nueva ordenanza con el fin de eliminar la imposici6n
de delitos de bajo nivel relacionados con la marihuana mediante la creaci6n del Capitulo 21, Articulo
V del C6digo de la Ciudad de Denton que se denominar£ “Imposici6n respecto a la marihuana”; y
POR CUANTO, de conformidad con la Secci6n 4.04 de los Estatutos de la Ciudad, la
Secretaria Municipal analiz6 la petici6n y, el dia 7 de junio de 2022, present6 su certificado ante
Concejo Municipal afirmando que la petici6n era suficiente y en cumplimiento con las disposiciones
del Artfculo IV de los Estatutos de la Ciudad; y
POR CUANTO, el dia 19 de julio de 2022, se ley6 la ordenanza de iniciativa propuesta y se
celebr6 una audiencia pablica de conformidad con la Secci6n 4.07 de los Estatutos de la Ciudad; y
POR CUANTO, de conformidad con los Estatutos de la Ciudad, el Concejo Municipal estima
que es de inter6s pablico convocar unas elecciones especiales para la Proposici6n que se establece acontinuaci6n; EN VIRTUD DE LO CUAL;
EL CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD DE DENTON ORDENA LO SIGUIENTE:
SECCION I. Se ordena la celebraci6n de una Elecci6n Especial municipal en la Ciudad de
Denton, Texas el dia martes 8 de noviembre de 2022, siendo dicho momento una fecha electoraluniforme, seg tm se define en la secci6n § 41.001 del C6digo Electoral de Texas, con sus
modificaciones, con el fin de someter a los votantes de la Ciudad una ordenanza propuesta de iniciativa
ciudadana con respecto a la eliminaci6n de delitos de bajo nivel relacionados con la marihuana. La
boleta se preparar£ con la siguiente Proposici6n:
CIUDAD DE DENTON PROPUESTA B
aSe debe aprobar una ordenanza de iniciativa para eliminar la imposici6n de delitos de bajo nivelrelacionados con la marihuana?
A FAVOR DE LA ORDENANZA
EN CONTRA DE LA ORDENANZA
SECCION 2. Si la Proposici6n dispuesta en la Secci6n I anterior es aprobada por una mayoria
de los votantes que votan en las elecciones, el C6digo Municipal se modifica como se indica acontinuaci6n:
UNA ORDENANZA PARA ELIMINAR LA IMPOSICION DE DELITOS DE BAJO NIVELRELACIONADOS CON LA MARIHUANA
SEA ORDENADO POR LOS VOTANTES DE LA CIUDAD DE DENTON:
Por la presente, se crea el Capftulo 21, Articulo V del C6digo Municipal, que se denominara
“lmposici6n respecto a la marihuana” y se leera como sigue:
ARTICULO V. – IMPOSICION RESPECTO A LA MARIHUANA
Sec. 21-80. – Poner fin a las citaciones y arrestos por delitos menores por posesi6n dernarihuana.
(a) Los oficiales de policfa de Denton no emitir£n citaciones ni realizaran arrestos por delitos
menores por posesi6n de marihuana de clase A o de clase B, excepto en las circunstancias
limitadas descritas en (b).
(b) Las (micas circunstancias en las que los oficiales de policia de Denton pueden emitir
citaciones o realizar anestos por delitos menores por posesi6n de marihuana de clase A o de
clase B son cuando dichas citaciones o arrestos forman parte de (1) la investigaci6n de un caso
de narc6ticos a nivel de delito grave que ha sido designado como una investigaci6n de alta
prioridad por un comandante de Policfa, subjefe de Policfa o jefe de Policia de Denton; y/o (2)
la investigaci6n de un delito grave violento.
(c) En todos los casos distintos a aquellos descritos en (b), si un oficial de policia de Denton
tiene causa probable para creer que una sustancia es marihuana, un oficial puede incautar la
marihuana. Si el oficial incauta la marihuana, debe redactar un informe detallado y liberar al
individuo si el trnico cargo es posesi6n de marihuana.
(d) Los oficiales de policia de Denton no emitiran ningOn cargo por posesi6n de marihuana, a
menos que se cumpla con al menos uno de los factores descritos en (b).
Sec. 21-81. – No se emitir£n citaciones por posesi6n de residuos de estupefacientes o
parafernalia de estupefacientes en lugar de un cargo por posesi6n de marihuana.
(a) No se emitir£n citaciones de delitos menores de clase C por posesi6n de residuos de
estupefacientes o parafernalia de estupefacientes en lugar de un cargo por posesi6n demarihuana.
Sec. 21-82. – Prohibici6n de usar fondos o personal de la Ciudad para realizar pruebas deconcentraci6n de THC.
(a) No se utilizar£n fondos ni personal de la Ciudad para solicitar, realizar u obtener pruebas
de tetrahidrocannabino1 (THC) de cualquier sustancia relacionada con el cannabis para
determinar si la sustancia cumple con la definici6n legal de marihuana en virtud de la
legislaci6n estatal, excepto en las circunstancias limitadas de una investigaci6n policial en
cumplimiento de la secci6n § 21-80(b).
(b) Esta prohibici6n no limitara la facultad de la policia de Denton para realizar pruebas de
toxicologfa con el fin de garantizar la seguridad pQblica, ni limitara las pruebas de THC con elprop6sito de cualquier cargo por delito grave violento.
Sec. 21-83. – Prohibici6n de que la policia de la Ciudad utilice el olor a marihuana o canamo
como causa probable de requisa o incautaci6n.
(a) La policia de Denton no considerara que el olor a marihuana o canamo constituya causaprobable para cualquier requisa o incautaci6n, excepto en las circunstancias limitadas de una
investigaci6n policial en cumplimiento de la secci6n § 21-80(b).
Sec. 21-84. – Entrenamiento y actualizaciones de polfticas; participaci6n comunitaria.
(a) El administrador municipal y eljefe de Policia se asegurar£n de que los oficiales de policia
de Denton reciban el entrenamiento id6neo en relaci6n con cada una de las disposiciones deesta ordenanza.
(b) El Administrador Municipal trabajara con el Jefe de Polic ia de Denton y otras partes
interesadas relevantes identificadas en (c) para actualizar las polfticas de la Ciudad y los
procedimientos operativos internos, de conformidad con esta ordenanza. Las acciones que
puedan ser necesarias incluyen, entre otros, lo siguiente: actualizaci6n del Manual general delDepartamento de Policfa de Denton; actualizaci6n deI parte de entrenamiento; oficiales de
entrenamiento; y actualizaci6n de bases de datos y sistemas internos.
(c) El Administrador Municipal organizar£ reuniones peri6dicas para analizar el desarrollo de
politicas, procedimientos y practicas relacionadas con esta ordenanza, que comprender£n a
partes interesadas de la comunidad, incluyendo las siguientes: el Panel Asesor del Jefe de
Policia; otras partes interesadas y organizaciones comunitarias; individuos directamente
afectados por arrestos dentro de la Ciudad; comunidades de inmigrantes; y comunidades de
color. Estas reuniones estar£n abiertas a la participaci6n prrblica, tendr£n actas y 6rdenes del
dia accesibles al ptlblico, y tendMn grabaciones de audio y video cargadas en el sitio web de laCiudad
Sec. 21-85. – Disciplina.
(a) Cualquier contravenci6n de este capftulo puede someter a un oficial de polic la de Denton a
medidas disciplinarias, conforme a lo dispuesto por el C6digo de Gobierno Local de Texas obien por la polftica de la Ciudad.
Sec. 21-86. – Eiaboraci6n de informes.
(a) En un plazo de tres meses posteriores a la adopci6n de esta ordenanza, y una vez al a60 a
partir de entonces, el Administrador Municipal o su persona designada presentara ante Concejo
Municipal, en una reuni6n pablica sujeta a la Ley de Reuniones Pablicas de Texas, un informe
sobre la implementaci6n de la Ciudad de esta ordenanza.
SECCION 3. Los lugares de votaci6n sean designados por el Administrador Electoral del
Condado de Denton (el “Administrador Electoral”), de conformidad con las disposiciones de un
acuerdo electoral conjunto y un contrato de servicios electorales (el “Acuerdo”) con el Administrador
Electoral. Las sedes de dichos lugares de votaci6n se establecen en el Anexo A, adjunto al presente
documento. El Anexo A se modificara para incluir lugares de votaci6n adicionales o diferentes para
el dia de las elecciones designados por el Administrador Electoral y para cumplir con el Acuerdo.
SECCION 4. La votaci6n anticipada se llevara a cabo mediante comparecencia personal en las
sedes, fechas y horas establecidas en el Anexo B, adjunto al presente documento, y durante el perfodo
de votaci6n anticipada conforme lo exija o permita la ley. El Anexo B se modificara para incluir sedes
de votaci6n anticipada adicionales o diferentes designados por el Administrador Electoral y paracumplir con el Acuerdo.
SECCI6N 5. La informaci6n mas exacta sobre el dia de las elecciones, las sedes de votaci6n
anticipada y los horarios de votaci6n se puede encontrar u obtener visitando la pagina web del condadode Denton que se indica a continuaci6n o comunic£ndose con dicho condado como se indica:
Administrador Electoral del Condado de Denton
701 Kimberly Drive, Suite A101Denton, Texas 76208
(940) 349-3200 – Te16fono
(940) 349-3201 – Facsimile
elections(£4dentoncount}'.comhttps://www.votedenton.com/upcoming-election-information/
SECCION 6. El Administrador Electoral actuara como secretario de votaci6n anticipada, de
conformidad con los t6rminos del Acuerdo. La sede principal de votaci6n anticipada para las
elecciones se ubicara en la siguiente direcci6n:
Administrador Electoral del Condado de Denton
701 Kimberly Drive, Suite AIO 1Denton, Texas 76208
SECCION 7. Las solicitudes de votaci6n anticipada por correspondencia deben recibirse a mis
tardar al ciene del dia h£bil habitual el 28 de octubre de 2022. Las solicitudes de votaci6n anticipadapor correspondencia deben enviarse a la siguiente direcci6n:
Secretario de Votaci6n AnticipadaAdministrador Electoral del Condado de Denton
701 Kimberly Drive, Suite A10 1Denton, Texas 76208
SECCION 8. La modalidad de celebraci6n de dicha elecci6n y todas las cuestiones al respectose regir£n por las leyes electorales del Estado de Texas.
SECCION 9. Esta ordenanza entrara en vigencia inmediatamente tras su promulgaci6n y
aprobaci6n.
La moci6n para aprobar esta ordenanza fue formulada por ia:,r\ t4uoia y secundada
por grtxn(lon (hse, Pf Gel , la ordenanza nIe promulgada y aprobada por el siguientevoto U - n :
Si No Abstenci6n Ausente
Gerard Hudspeth, alcalde:
Vicki Byrd, Distrito I :
Brian Beck, Distrito 2:
Jesse Davis, Distrito 3 :
Alison Maguire, Distrito 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, posici6n en general 5 :
Chris Watts, posici6n en general 6:
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EXHIBIT 'A
ELECTION DAY BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE LOCATIONS
(LUGARES DE VOTACION EL DIA DE ELECCION POR APARICION PERSONAL)
November 8, 2022 - 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(8 de Noviembre de 2022 - 7:00 a.m, - 7:00 p.m.)
District
(dislrito)
Location
Ongar)
Address
(direcci6n)
Room
(siti6 de votaci6n)
city 1 zip Code
(ciudad) I (c6digo postal)
1
1
2
3
3
3
Me on Civic Center 1321 E. McKinney St.
MLK Recreation Center 1 1 300 Wilson St.
INorth Branch Library 13020 N Locust St.
no h Lakes Recreation Center 12001 W Windsor Dr.
Denia Recreation Center 1 1001 Parvin St
e
Community Room
Meeting Room A
Meeting Room
Room B
IRoom B 1 Denton 1 76205m/
Denton 76201
Denton 76205
76209Denton
Denton 76209
Denton 76205
76201Denton
I Denton Ibenton Fire Station #7 14201 Vintage Blvd. ICommunity Room4 =Robson Ranch c ) rr 1t yt
*Note: City of Denton Precinct assignments will be determined by Denton County Elections Administration at such time as all
joint-election participants are known and their locations identified. Therefore, this exhibit is not indicative of all election day
locations/rooms to be used for the City of Denton; and will be updated at a later date.
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EXHBIT B
November 8, 2022 Special Election
(Elecci6n Especial - 8 de Noviembre de 2022)Early Voting
(Yotaci6n Adelantada)
Early Voting Locations Dates and Times:(Fechas y horarios de los lugares de votaci6n anticipada:)
Monday – Saturday
(Lunes – Sdbado)
October 24 – 29
(Octubre 24 – 29)8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday
(Domingo)
October 30
(30 de Octubre)
ll a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday – Friday
(Lunes – Yiernes)
October 31 – November 4
(Octubre 31 – Noviembre 4)
7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Location
lugar.
Denton Civic Center
Denton County ElectionsAdministration
ain Early Voting Location)
MLK Recreation Center
North Branch Lib]
Voertman's Bookstore
Robson Ranch
South Branch Library
Address
'direcci6n
321 E. McKinney St.
Room
siti6 de votaci6n
Community Room
Zip Code'c6digo
Denton 76201
701 Kimberly Dr.Alll 76208Denton
1300 Wilson St.
3020 N. Locust St
1314 W. Hickory St.
9501 Ed Robson Cir
3228 Teasley Ln.
Meeting Room A
Meeting Room
Art Gallery
Medina Room at
Clubhouse
Meeting Room
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
76205
76209
76201
76207
76208
Note: City of Denton Precinct assignments will be determined by Denton County Elections Administration at such time as all joint-
election participants are known and their locations identified. Therefore, this exhibit is not indicative of all election day locations to
be used for the City of Denton; and will be updated at a later date.
District
(districto)
Precinct
(precinto)
Location
(lugar)
Address
(dirección)
Room
(sito de votación)
City
(ciudad)
Zip code
(código postal)
1 2069 Denton ISD Sisk Service Center 230 N. Mayhill Rd.Assembly Room A&B Denton 76208
1 2070 Denton ISD Sisk Service Center 230 N. Mayhill Rd.Assembly Room A&B Denton 76208
1 4163 Pecan Creek Elementary School 4400 Lakeview Blvd.S11 and S12 Denton 76208
1 4165 Martin Luther King Jr Recreation Center 1300 Wilson St.Meeting Room A & B Denton 76205
1 4166 Alexander Elementary School 800 Mack Dr.Cafeteria Denton 76209
1 4167 Denton Civic Center 321 E. McKinney St.Community Room Denton 76201
2 1007 Green Valley Baptist Church 9901 FM 428 Fellowship Hall Aubrey 76227
2 1056 The Bridge Church 4582 Fishtrap Rd.Class Room Denton 76208
2 1057 CH Collins Athletic Complex 1500 Long Rd.Banquet Room Denton 76207
2 1058 Knights of Columbus Hall 1700 Riney Rd.Main Hall Denton 76207
2 1060 North Texas Fairgrounds 2217 N. Carroll Blvd.Fair Hall Denton 76201
2 1061 Ginnings Elementary School 2525 Yellowstone Pl.TBD Denton 76209
2 1062 North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St.Meeting Room Denton 76209
2 1063 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3000 Old North Rd.Cultural Hall Denton 76209
2 1064 Mount Zion Praise Church 3105 Heather Ln.Church Hall Denton 76209
2 1065 Serve Denton Center 306 N. Loop 288 Conference Room Denton 76209
2 1066 Serve Denton Center 306 N. Loop 288 Conference Room Denton 76209
2 2067 Denton ISD Sisk Service Center 230 N. Mayhill Rd.Assembly Room A&B Denton 76208
2 4168 Denton ISD Stephens Central Administration Building 1307 N. Locust St.Boardroom Denton 76201
2 4171 Denton ISD Stephens Central Administration Building 1307 N. Locust St.Boardroom Denton 76201
2 4174 Springhill Suites by Marriott 1434 Centre Place Dr.Meeting Room Denton 76205
3 1059 North Lakes Recreation Center 2001 W. Windsor Dr.Multipurpose Room A Denton 76207
3 4169 First Christian Church 1203 Fulton St.Fellowship Hall Denton 76201
3 4170 Denton Wesley Foundation 1501 Maple St.Great Hall and Chapel Denton 76201
3 4172 Denton ISD Stephens Central Administration Building 1307 N. Locust St.Boardroom Denton 76201
3 4173 Denia Recreation Center 1001 Parvin St.Room B Denton 76205
3 4175 Springhill Suites by Marriott 1434 Centre Place Dr.Meeting Room Denton 76205
3 4176 Sam Houston Elementary School 3100 Teasley Ln.TBD Denton 76205
3 4177 Denia Recreation Center 1001 Parvin St.Room B Denton 76205
3 4178 Denia Recreation Center 1001 Parvin St.Room B Denton 76205
3 4187 University of North Texas - Gateway Center 801 North Texas Blvd.Room 52 Denton 76201
3 4189 Krum ISD Administration Building 1200 Bobcat Blvd.Boardroom Krum 76249
3 4193 Ponder Town Hall 102 W. Bailey St.Council Chambers Ponder 76259
3 4197 Argyle ISD Administration Building (Round Building)800 Eagle Dr.Multi Purpose Room Argyle 76226
4 4161 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 4501 Teasley Ln.Cultural Hall Denton 76210
4 4162 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 4501 Teasley Ln.Cultural Hall Denton 76210
4 4164 South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Ln.Program Room Denton 76210
4 4179 W. S. Ryan Elementary School 201 W. Ryan Rd.Library Denton 76210
4 4180 Sam Houston Elementary School 3100 Teasley Ln.TBD Denton 76205
4 4181 McNair Elementary School 1212 Hickory Creek Rd.Gymnasium Denton 76210
4 4182 Lantana Community Event Center 1301 Haverford Ln.Community Event Center Lantana 76226
4 4183 Argyle Town Hall 308 Denton St. E.Community Room Argyle 76226
4 4184 Denton Fire Station #7 4201 Vintage Blvd.Community Room Argyle 76226
4 4185 Robson Ranch Sales Office 9501 Ed Robson Blvd.Library Denton 76207
4 4186 Robson Ranch Clubhouse 9428 Ed Robson Blvd.Medina Room Denton 76207
ELECTION DAY BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE LOCATIONS - GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS
(LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN EN EL DÍA DE ELECCIÓN POR APARICIÓN PERSONAL DEL ELECCIÓNES GENERALES Y ESPECIALES)
November 8, 2022 -- 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
(8 de noviembre de 2022 -- 7:00 am - 7:00 pm)
DENTON COUNTY EARLY VOTING
(VOTACION ADELANTADA DEL CONDADO DE DENTON)
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
(8 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2022)
GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS
(ELECCIONES GENERALES Y ESPECIALES)
The main Early Voting polling place is Denton County Elections Administration located at 701 Kimberly Dr., Denton, TX 76208, room A111 (El principal lugar de votación
anticipada es la Administración de Elecciones del Condado de Denton ubicada en 701 Kimberly Dr., Denton, TX 76208, sala A111)
EARLY VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE DAYS AND HOURS
(DÍAS Y HORAS DE VOTACIÓN TEMPRANO POR APARICIÓN PERSONAL)
October (octubre) 24 - 28 Monday – Friday (lunes – viernes) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October (octubre) 29 Saturday (sábado) 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
October (octubre) 30 Sunday (domingo) 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October (octubre) 31 – November (noviembre) 4 Monday - Friday (lunes – viernes) 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location
(Ubicación)
Address
(Dirección)
Room
(Sitio de Votación)
City
(Ciudad)
Zip Code
(Código
Postal)
1 Argyle Town Hall 308 Denton St. E. Community Room Argyle 76226
2 Aubrey Area Library 226 Countryside Dr. Library Community Room Aubrey 76227
3 Bartonville Town Hall 1941 E. Jeter Rd. Town Council Room Bartonville 76226
4 Carrollton Public Library 4220 N. Josey Ln. Large Meeting Room Carrollton 75010
5 Rosemeade Recreation Center 1330 E. Rosemeade Pkwy. Front Lobby Carrollton 75007
6 Copper Canyon Town Hall 400 Woodland Dr. Council Chambers Copper Canyon 75077
7 Corinth City Hall 3300 Corinth Pkwy. Council Chambers Corinth 76208
8 Steven E. Copeland Government Center 1400 FM 424 Community Room Cross Roads 76227
9 Timberglen Recreation Center 3810 Timberglen Rd. Large Room Dallas 75287
10 Denton Civic Center 321 E. McKinney St. Community Room Denton 76201
11 Denton County Elections Administration 701 Kimberly Dr. A111 Denton 76208
12 Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center 1300 Wilson St. Meeting Rooms A & B Denton 76205
13 North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St. Meeting Room Denton 76209
14 Robson Ranch Clubhouse 9428 Ed Robson Cir. Medina Denton 76207
15 South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Ln. Program Room Denton 76210
16 Texas Woman’s University – Hubbard Hall 301 Administration Dr. Room 2238 Denton 76201
17 University of North Texas - Gateway
Center 801 North Texas Blvd. Room 52 Denton 76201
18 Denton County Southwest Courthouse 6200 Canyon Falls Dr. Community Room Flower Mound 76226
19 Flower Mound Community Activity Center 1200 Gerault Rd. Chill Zone Flower Mound 75028
20 Flower Mound Public Library 3030 Broadmoor Ln. Program Room Flower Mound 75022
21 Flower Mound Senior Center 2701 W. Windsor Dr. Ballroom C Flower Mound 75028
22 Frisco Fire Station #4 4485 Cotton Gin Rd. Training Room Frisco 75034
23 Frisco Fire Station #6 3535 Eldorado Pkwy. Training Room Frisco 75033
24 Frisco Fire Station #7 330 W. Stonebrook Pkwy. Training Room Frisco 75036
25 Frisco Government Center 5533 FM 423 Community Room Frisco 75036
26 Hickory Creek Town Hall 1075 Ronald Reagan Ave. Room 115 & Citizens on Patrol Room Hickory Creek 75065
27 Highland Village Municipal Complex 1000 Highland Village Rd. Police Training Room Highland Village 75077
28 Justin Municipal Complex 415 N. College Ave. City Council Chambers Justin 76247
29 Northwest ISD Administration Building 2001 Texan Dr. Curriculum Design Center Justin 76247
30 Krum ISD Administration Building 1200 Bobcat Blvd. Boardroom Krum 76249
31 Lake Dallas City Hall 212 Main St. Community Room Lake Dallas 75065
32 Lakewood Village Town Hall 100 Highridge Dr. Council Chambers Lakewood Village 75068
33 Castle Hills North Community Center 201 Anna Ave. Clubhouse at Anna Lewisville 75056
34 Lewisville Municipal Annex 1197 W. Main St. Community Room Lewisville 75067
35 Macedonia Ministries 702 S. Mill St. Fellowship Hall Lewisville 75057
36 Thrive Multigenerational Center 1950 S. Valley Pkwy. Dogwood 3 Lewisville 75067
37 Little Elm Community Center 107 Hardwicke Ln. Community Room Little Elm 75068
38 Paloma Creek HOA – Creekside Clubhouse 900 Villa Paloma Blvd. Main Clubhouse Little Elm 75068
39 Little Elm ISD Administration Building 400 Lobo Ln. Competition Gym Little Elm 75068
40 Northlake Town Hall 1500 Commons Cir., Ste. 300 Council Chamber & Conference Room Northlake 76226
41 Oak Point City Hall 100-B Naylor Rd. Community Room Oak Point 75068
42 Pilot Point Senior Center 310 S. Washington St. Room #1 Pilot Point 76258
43 Ponder Town Hall 102 W. Bailey St. Council Chambers Ponder 76259
DENTON COUNTY EARLY VOTING
(VOTACION ADELANTADA DEL CONDADO DE DENTON)
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
(8 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2022)
GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS
(ELECCIONES GENERALES Y ESPECIALES)
44 Roanoke Public Library 308 S. Walnut St. Meeting Rooms A & B Roanoke 76262
45 Sanger Community Center 101 Freese Dr. Community Center Room Sanger 76266
46 Shady Shores Community Center 101 S. Shady Shores Rd. Council Chambers Shady Shores 76208
47 Fairfield and Suites by Marriott in Dallas
Plano/The Colony 5909 Stone Creek Dr. Stone Creek & Crescent Room The Colony 75056
48 The Colony Annex Building 6804 Main St. Annex Building The Colony 75056
49 Trophy Club MUD No. 1 Building 100 Municipal Dr. Boardroom Trophy Club 76262
Denton County Elections Administration Website: https://www.votedenton.gov
(Sito de Administración de Elecciones de Condado de Denton) : https://www.votedenton.gov
Application for a Ballot by Mail may be downloaded from our website: https://www.votedenton.com/early-voting-by-mail-absentee/
(Solicitud para Boleta por Correo se puede descargar de nuestro sitio web): https://www.votedenton.com/early-voting-by-mail-absentee/
Information by phone: Denton County Elections Administration, 940-349-3200
(Información por teléfono): Administración de Elecciones del Condado de Denton 940-349-3200
Applications for a Ballot by Mail must be submitted between January 1, 2022 and October 28, 2022 by mail, fax or email to:
(Solicitudes para una Boleta por Correo pueden ser sometidas entre el 1 de enero de 2022 y 28 de octubre de 2022 por correo, fax o por correo
electrónico a:
Early Voting Clerk (Secretario De Votación Adelantada)
PO Box 1720
Denton, TX 76202 Fax: 940-349-3201
Email: elections@dentoncounty.gov
Note: effective December 1, 2017 - If an Application for Ballot by Mail is submitted by fax or e-mail the original application must also be mailed and
received by the Early Voting Clerk no later than the 4th business day after receipt of the faxed or e-mailed copy.
Nota: efectivo el 1 de diciembre de 2017 - Si una solicitud de boleta por correo se envía por fax o por correo electrónico la solicitud original también
debe ser enviada por correo y recibida por el Secretario de votación anticipada no más tarde del cuarto día hábil después de recibir la copia enviada por
fax o por correo electrónico.)