Ballot question
City of Abilene Proposition A: collective bargaining for firefighters
- On the ballot in
- City of Abilene
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Adoption of the state law applicable to fire fighters that establishes collective bargaining if a majority of the affected employees favor representation by an employees association, preserves the prohibition against strikes and lockouts, and provides penalties for strikes and lockouts.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote adopts the state Fire and Police Employee Relations Act (Local Government Code ch. 174) for the Abilene Fire Department.
A “No” vote means
A no vote does not adopt that state collective bargaining law for the Abilene Fire Department.
Placed on the ballot by citizen petition (filed June 12, 2026, verified June 25, 2026), per Resolution 143-2026. Voters choose FOR or AGAINST.
Sources
- Resolution No. 143-2026: ordering a special election for November 3, 2026 on adopting the Fire and Police Employee Relations Act for the Abilene Fire Department · City of Abilene
- Resolution No. 144-2026: ordering a special election for November 3, 2026 on a charter amendment adding Article X, Section 145 – Collective Bargaining Impasse · City of Abilene
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Jones County; includes City of Abilene and Clyde CISD) · Jones County
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