Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...absconder roundup last week, during which Precinct 5 Constable Bruce Elfant's office arrested 41 parents wanted for failure to..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...you scream, we all scream for Travis Co. Constable Bruce Elfant's 12th annual ice cream social, to be held..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements

"...shouldn't be mutually exclusive, even out southwest.Constable, Precinct 5 Bruce Elfant..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Point Austin: The Courthouse Aftermath

Low voter turnout means that 6% of county residents decided the courthouse's fate

"...was still out, County Tax Assessor (and Voter Registrar) Bruce Elfant noted how increasingly difficult it is to engage..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Opinion: Online Voter Registration Saves Money and Reduces Fraud. So Why Won’t Texas Allow It?

Travis County's voter registrar explains why online voter registration is good for business

"...Travis County tax assessor-collector and Voter Registrar Bruce Elfant works on voter outreach, advocating for online voter..."

March 31, 2023 Column by Bruce Elfant

New County Clerk Takes Over Elections and More From a Local Legend

From Dana to Dyana

"...in the Travis County Tax Office under Tax Assessor-Collector Bruce Elfant. "It's a hangover from the poll tax days..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Election Ticker: Getting Out the Vote and Then Some

Texas heads into early voting

"...Tax Assessor-Collector Bruce Elfant also noted that a record-breaking 97% of the..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...the March 3 primary, according to county voter registrar Bruce Elfant. That's about 821,000 voters. Of course, not all..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Senate Delivers First Blow to Paid Sick Leave

SB 15, the boy who cried "voter fraud!" advance, and other Lege news

"...and intimidate the least powerful among us." Voter Registrar Bruce Elfant had been reviewing the Travis County list for..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Nancy Pelosi Touts Voting Rights in Eastside Swing

U.S. House speaker stops in Austin to promote new anti-corruption legislation

"...state Rep. Glen Maxey, and Travis County Voter Registrar Bruce Elfant...."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Lessons at Election Time

Vote like our lives (and Austin) depend on it

"...have also spiked (hats off to county voter registrar Bruce Elfant, his team, and hundreds of volunteers), those throngs..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Election Ticker: Travis Turning Out

Voter registration deadlines come and gone

"...a modern-day record, says Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector/Voter Registrar Bruce Elfant. Roughly 70,000 new voters have registered, with about..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Bill of the Week: Voter Registration Made Easy?

Rep. Celia Israel wants Texans to register to vote online

"...costs associated with non-electronic registration. Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Bruce Elfant says it took county staff nearly two weeks..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Travis County Races

A big day for the Democrats locally, as usual

"...candidate Debbie Russell) to succeed Greg Hamilton as sheriff. Bruce Elfant continues as county tax assessor-collector, the incumbent taking..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Chronicle Endorsements: Travis County

Endorsements for district attorney, county sheriff, judges, constables, and more

"...County Tax Assessor-Collector: Bruce Elfant..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Notes on Kamp: Reining in the Vote

Winning elections is so much easier when there are so few voters!

"...Travis County Registrar Bruce Elfant, who has done what he can with his..."

March 18, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Voter Registration Deadline Monday

If you want to vote on March 1, register right now

"...even have to go inside: Travis County Tax Assessor Bruce Elfant will be outside collecting voter registration applications from..."

Feb. 1, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Road Ahead Murky After Voter ID Ruling

County says ruling won't impact November elections

"...– in semi-limbo. However, Voter Registrar and Tax Assessor-Collector Bruce Elfant said he expects this latest ruling will have..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

McAfee To Be Remembered at Childhood Home

Longtime activist dies Saturday, July 13

"...for women's rights and social justice." And Tax Asses­sor-Collector Bruce Elfant posted on his Facebook page: "She was an..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

RunTex Auction

May 7, 2013. 16 photos.

"...Travis County tax assessor-collector Bruce Elfant (l) speaks with RunTex owner Paul Carrozza at..."

May 7, 2013 Photo Gallery

Top 10 Election Stories

This year wasn't just about the November ballot, but that was a very big (literally) part too

"...to Commissioners Court, Greg Hamilton as sheriff, and promoted Bruce Elfant to Tax Assessor-Collector...."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by the News Staff

Civics 101

"...BRUCE ELFANT SWEARING-IN CEREMONY Watch Bruce Elfant be sworn in..."

Dec. 28, 2012 News Column

May 29 Primary Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...the same spirit and intention. Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector: Bruce Elfant..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

'Intrigue' Visits Local Census Effort

Data on homeless count remains a mystery until next year

"...Constable Bruce Elfant, who co-chairs the Austin-Travis County Complete Count Committee,..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...deserves a second term. Travis Co. Constable, Precinct 5: Bruce Elfant..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Precinct 2 Constables

Why on earth would anyone want to run for constable? You'd be surprised.

"...He notes that popular (and unopposed) Precinct 5 Con­stable Bruce Elfant didn't have any law enforcement experience either when..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...hangtags, and deputies issued 45 tickets. Travis Co. Constable Bruce Elfant says the departments are already planning their next..."

June 23, 2006 News Feature

Restoring Services a Priority for Dunkerley

Place 4

"...Jackie Goodman, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, Travis Co. Constable Bruce Elfant, and former state Rep. Ann Kitchen. The cigarette-puffing..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

McCain Keelhauls the GOP

Democratic tide swamps a Keel brother in the Precinct 3 constable's race

"...race, Precinct 5 Democratic incumbent (and local party stalwart) Bruce Elfant handily defeated GOP challenger Greg Papst to win..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Progressives organize, train, and rally to turn Texas blue

"...on the stump. It also included Travis Co. Constable Bruce Elfant – himself running for re-election – holding a..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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