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How to vote in Travis County

The facts, with sources

  • Early voting runs October 19 to October 30, 2026, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some sites stay open until 10 p.m. on October 29 and 30.

    Source: votetravis.gov

  • Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    Source: votetexas.gov

  • In Travis County you can vote at any polling site in the county, during early voting and on Election Day.

    Source: votetravis.gov

  • Mail ballots must be postmarked or delivered in person by 7 p.m. on November 3.

    Source: kut.org

Before you go

Check your registrationTravis County Clerk, Elections

Photo ID to bring when voting in person in Texas

Source: dallascountyvotes.org
  • Texas Driver License
  • Texas Election Identification Certificate
  • Texas Personal ID Card
  • Texas License to Carry a Handgun
  • U.S. Military ID with photo
  • U.S. Citizenship Certificate with photo
  • U.S. Passport (book or card)

Ages 18 to 69: the ID can be expired up to four years. Age 70 or older: it can be expired for any length of time. If you cannot present one of these and have a valid reason, you can use a supporting form of ID and sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration.