Early Voting in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide
When and Where Can I Vote Early?
Early voting in Texas begins on Tuesday, October 21st. You can vote early at any designated early voting location in your county. According to the Texas Secretary of State's office, there will be 2,923 early voting locations across the state. To find your nearest location, visit the Texas Secretary of State's website.
Early Voting Hours
Early voting hours vary by county. To find the exact hours for your county, please contact your local county election administrator.
What Do I Need to Bring to Vote?
You must bring a valid form of photo identification with you to vote early. The ID must be current and have your name and photo on it. Acceptable forms of ID include:
- Texas driver's license
- Texas ID card
- U.S. military ID card
- U.S. passport
- Texas concealed handgun license
What If I Have a Disability?
If you have a disability that prevents you from voting in person, you may be eligible to vote by mail. To request a mail-in ballot, you must submit an application to your county election administrator. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is October 28th.
On Election Day, you may also vote in person at a designated accessible voting location. To find your nearest accessible voting location, please contact your local county election administrator.
What's on the Ballot?
The following races and propositions will be on the ballot in Texas for the November 8th election:
- Governor
- Lieutenant Governor
- Attorney General
- Comptroller
- Land Commissioner
- Railroad Commissioner
- Three State Supreme Court Justices
- Three State Court of Criminal Appeals Judges
- Four State Court of Appeals Judges
- 15 Constitutional Amendments
Get Out and Vote!
Early voting is a great way to make sure your voice is heard in the upcoming election. Take advantage of this opportunity to vote early and make sure your vote counts.
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