Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Texas poll hours for the next listed election are 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m..
State Election Guide
Texas election dates and voter deadlines
Texas 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Use the Texas election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.
What's on the Texas ballot in 2026?
Texas's current statewide calendar includes Texas General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in Texas?
A registered voter is not required to pre-register or take any steps towards affiliating themselves with a party before voting in a party’s primary election. (§162.003) Additionally, when a person registers to vote in Texas, they do not register with any kind...
Election Calendar
Texas current and upcoming election dates
Texas General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Official Texas General Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
You may fill out a voter registration application online, print it and mail it to the voter registrar in your county of residence. Registration by mail must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day. Please confirm...
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Voter Registration Deadline In Person
You can register in person at your county Voter Registrar’s office. In person registration deadline is 30 days before Election Day. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
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Early voting begins
Early voting starts 17 day before Election Day. If that day falls on a weekend, then early voting starts the following Monday. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
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Early voting ends
Early voting ends four days before Election Day.
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in Texas
Time off for voting
Confirm Texas time-off-for-voting rules with state election officials or your employer before Election Day.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
Vote at your assigned polling place and review Texas voter ID or check-in requirements before you go.
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
Register before the listed Texas deadline unless state or local election officials confirm an Election Day registration option for your address.