Texas Early Voting: What You Need to Know

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DALLAS – Early voting begins across Texas on Monday. Here’s what you need to know to cast your vote:

Early voting dates and polling locations in Texas

Any registered voter can vote early in person. Early voting for the November 5, 2024 election begins October 21 and ends November 1.

In most North Texas counties, you can vote at any early voting location in your registration district.

To double-check the information in your specific county, visit the Am I registered? Portal on the Foreign Minister’s website during the early voting period. The locations where you can vote early are listed.

Early voting hours are typically 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but may vary depending on the day of the week and location.

Where do I choose? This is how you find your territory

The polling station assigned to you depends on where you live. Visit your county’s election page for polling locations and sample ballots.

You can also find polling locations on Election Day by visiting here the state websitewhich will be populated with polling stations a few days before election day. Alternatively, you can also contact them Election official for state and county elections in your district.

Information about district elections

Dallas County

Collin County

Tarrant County

Denton County

Rockwall County

If you have questions about your ballot, voting locations, or anything else, contact your county elections office.

If you have further questions about the voting process, you can find more information here.

Which races are on the ballot?

Visit your county’s elections page for sample ballots and additional resources.

The FOX 4 Elections The site also includes breakdowns of some of the key issues Texans are voting on this election.

Do I need ID to vote in Texas?

To vote during early voting or in person on Election Day, Texas voters are asked to provide an acceptable photo ID. Here is a list of acceptable forms of photo ID:

Texas driver’s license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
Texas ID card issued by DPS
Texas handgun license issued by DPS
United States military ID card containing the person’s photograph
Certificate of United States citizenship with the person’s photo
United States passport (book or card)

Here is a list of supporting identification documents that may be presented if the voter does not have an acceptable photo ID and cannot reasonably obtain one:

Copy or original of a government document identifying the voter’s name and address, including the voter’s voter registration certificate
Copy or original of the current electricity bill
Copy or original bank statement
Copy or original of government check
Copy or original of paycheck
A copy or original of (a) a certified domestic birth certificate (from a U.S. state or territory), or (b) a court-admissible birth certificate verifying the voter’s identity (including a foreign birth certificate)

For more information about acceptable ID and what to do if you don’t have ID, see Click here.

Important dates for the presidential election in November 2024

Monday, October 21 – Early voting for the November 2024 presidential election begins

Friday, October 25th – Application deadline for postal voting for the November 2024 presidential election

Friday, November 1st – Early voting for the November 2024 presidential election ends

Tuesday, November 5th – 2024 General Election Day

When are the polling stations open on election day?

Polls in Texas are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. Anyone in line when the polls close will be allowed to vote.

How to vote by mail in Texas

Postal voting is possible, but only in certain situations.

Here are the requirements to be eligible to vote by mail in the state of Texas:

be 65 years or older;
be sick or disabled;
Remain outside the county by appearing in person on Election Day and during the early voting period; or
expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; or
be locked up in prison but are otherwise entitled.

If you would like to vote by postal vote, you must apply for this.

You can print out the application to vote by mail Hereor you can order it online Hereand it will be sent to you by mail.