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Wichita Falls Launches FlashVote to Gather Citizen Input
New platform allows residents to quickly provide feedback to city leaders on local issues.
Published on Feb. 3, 2026
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The city of Wichita Falls, Texas has launched a new civic engagement platform called FlashVote that allows residents to quickly provide input on local issues through surveys sent via email, text, or phone. Residents can sign up to participate and will receive notifications when new surveys are released, with 48 hours to submit their responses. The city plans to use the feedback gathered through FlashVote to inform decision-making and better serve the community.
Why it matters
Wichita Falls is seeking new ways to actively engage its citizens and gather real-time feedback to guide policy decisions. FlashVote provides a convenient, anonymous platform for residents to make their voices heard on a range of local issues, helping to ensure the city's actions align with community priorities.
The details
FlashVote surveys will be distributed to participating residents through email, text, or phone calls. Residents will have 48 hours to submit their responses before the survey closes. Once closed, all participants will receive a summary of the survey results, allowing them to see how their input compares to that of other citizens. The city plans to use the data collected through FlashVote to inform decision-making on a variety of local matters.
- FlashVote launched in Wichita Falls on February 3, 2026.
The players
Jeff Jenkins
City Manager of Wichita Falls, Texas.
What they’re saying
“We're very excited to use the input collected in these surveys to inform decision-making at the city in ways that serve our residents better.”
— Jeff Jenkins, City Manager (texomashomepage.com)
What’s next
The city plans to continue using FlashVote to gather resident feedback on an ongoing basis to guide policy decisions.
The takeaway
FlashVote provides Wichita Falls with a new, innovative way to actively engage its citizens and ensure local government is responsive to community priorities. The platform's quick, anonymous survey format makes it easy for residents to have a say in shaping the future of their city.
