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What to bring to vote in Texas

One of these seven photo IDs gets you into the booth on November 3, 2026.

Texas Midterm Election 2026

When to vote

Early voting
Oct 19–30
Election day
Nov 3
Poll hours
7A–7P
Register by
Oct 5

Accepted photo ID

Expired up to 4 years is still OK. Age 70+? Any expiration works.

Good to know

5 things to know before you go
  • Bring this printed sheet — it's legal to use it in the booth.
  • In line at closing time? Stay in it — you can still vote.
  • No photo ID? Ask for a “Reasonable Impediment Declaration.”
  • Phones stay in your pocket inside the polling place.
  • Being hassled? Tell the presiding election judge — stopping it is their job. Or call 866-OUR-VOTE.

Where to vote

Hays County uses vote centers — any registered Hays County voter can vote at any open location in the county. Locations and hours by city:

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Put in your address and HaysVotes builds the Democratic Pocket Poll for your exact ballot — every race, every pick — to print or keep on your phone.