Proposition A, which asked Georgetown ISD voters to consider a tax rate, failed by 1.96 percentage points, unofficial results show.

With all precincts within the district's borders reporting unofficial results, 26,269 votes have been cast "against" the proposition. Meanwhile, 25,259 votes have been cast "for" Prop A, according to unofficial vote totals from Williamson County.

The details: The district’s M&O tax rate—which pays for daily operating costs like salaries and textbooks—would increase from $0.6931 to $0.7831 per $100 valuation if Proposition A passes.

In June, GISD officials cut the district’s interest and sinking rate—which pays for bond debt—by $0.03 from $0.3575 to $0.3275 per $100 valuation. If Proposition A is approved by voters, the district’s combined tax rate will increase to $1.1106 per $100 valuation, an overall $0.06 increase from the previous year’s tax rate of $1.0506 per $100 valuation.

The background: GISD called a tax rate election Aug. 18 to raise revenue to increase staff pay.

With all Williamson County precincts in Georgetown reporting unofficial election results as of 10:36 p.m., voters supported the reauthorization to use a portion of sales tax revenue to fund street maintenance throughout the city.

74.87% of voters cast their ballot in favor of Proposition A.

What it means: The city has used a portion of sales tax to fund street maintenance since voters initially approved the measure in 2002. State law requires the street maintenance sales tax be reauthorized every four years, and the November ballot proposition does not increase the sales tax rate.

Anyone who shops in Georgetown contributes to the tax, not just homeowners, according to a city news release. The quarter-cent sales tax is the main source of funding for street maintenance in Georgetown, according to city documents.

All 177 voting precincts in Williamson County are reporting unofficial voting results.

The results: Democratic candidate Heather Jefts has secured the majority vote over Republican incumbent Steve Snell in the race for county judge.

For county clerk, Democratic candidate Erin Block comes out in the lead. Democratic candidate Eric Hanke received the majority vote for tax assessor-collector.

In Precinct 4, Democratic candidate Harmon Rhea secured the vote over Republican incumbent Russ Boles.

Zooming in: Jefts previously told Community Impact she expects to win, based on the majority of precincts reporting.

"I'm so honored for all the work we have put into this race and looking forward to all the work we are going to do in Williamson County," Jefts said. "We have been building this for years."

Incumbent Steve Snell conceded the race.

"Congratulations to the people who won and wish them nothing but success in this great county, and always here to help if needed," Snell said.

Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton both addressed their respective supporters shortly after 11 p.m. on Nov. 3.

What's happening: Talarico, who according to unofficial results from the Associated Press and Texas Secretary of State is projected to win the seat, would be the first Democrat elected to the chamber in Texas since 1988.

"We just took back Texas," he said, after being introduced by a former student in Austin. "We just proved that all the money in the world is no match for the people of Texas. We just showed that a politics of division is no match for a politics of love. And we just sent a message to every billionaire megadonor, every trillionaire megadonor, every corrupt defender of this corrupt political system [that] in this state, in this country, power belongs to the people."

Nearly 200 miles to the north up the I-35 corridor, Paxton began his speech to supporters at his watch party in North Dallas by congratulating Talarico and said he will be praying for him that he will "do good for Texas and this nation."

Two Democratic state lawmakers declared victory in the races for Texas governor and lieutenant governor Nov. 3.

What's happening: Speaking at an Austin watch party, Gina Hinojosa told supporters that the "trust they placed in her was not a blank check." Vikki Goodwin pointed to changes she hoped to make as lieutenant governor and president of the Texas Senate.

"We are on a mission to fight back against the systemic destruction of our rights, our public education and our democracy," Goodwin said.

Both women are state representatives from Austin. Hinojosa is poised to become the state's first Latina governor, while Goodwin would become the first female lieutenant governor.

More context: Republican Gov. Greg Abbott conceded to Hinojosa earlier Nov. 3, while Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a statement calling the election "fair."

"I love our state," Abbott said to his crowd of supporters in Austin. "It's been an honor to serve it. I know we are leaving Texas in far better shape than it's ever been."

New apartments in Austin, a fire station in Buda and a Whole Foods renovation in Cedar Park are among the five most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

1. The Lenora ($8.3 million): This project involves the construction of 39 residential apartment units.

2. Buda Fire Station 4 ($7.8 million): A new fire station will be constructed in Buda, with construction set to wrap up in the spring.

3. Whole Foods Market Expansion ($7 million): The Whole Foods in Cedar Park will undergo a remodel, including a building addition, a revised layout and new equipment.

4. Pepper Lunch ($850,000): This project includes an interior remodel of an existing space into a Pepper Lunch Restaurant.

5. Ly’s Donuts ($200,000): A Ly’s Donuts location is coming to Bastrop, with construction set to wrap up in the spring.