The key items on the ballot are several statewide constitutional amendments, but there are some local races as well.

DALLAS — Another election is here this November, and while it’s not a midterm year, there are still plenty of items on the ballot worth considering.

The big focus of this year’s ballot is state propositions. There are 17 proposed state constitutional amendments for Texas voters to consider approving. 

For a full breakdown of every proposition on the ballot, click here.

Along with these propositions, many voters will see local races on their ballot, such as city council and state legislator seats.

Some Tarrant County residents will also have a noteworthy State Senate seat on their ballot. Texas Senate District 9 was vacated by Kelly Hancock when he accepted a new appointment as interim comptroller — a position he is also running for in 2026. 

If you’re planning to vote this November, here’s what you need to bring.


Are you registered to vote?

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 4 election was Oct. 21. If you’re not sure if you’re registered to vote in this election, you can check on the Secretary of State’s website.


County Elections Website 

You can also check for that information on many county elections websites, some of which include interactive maps to help you find the closest location. 

County websites will also often have more information on your local elections and voting.

Below is a list of North Texas county elections websites:

Don’t see your county on this list? Visit the Texas Secretary of State’s website for a complete list.


What to bring to a polling site to vote

To vote in person in Texas, you must present a valid photo ID. Below is a list of valid forms of identification:

Texas driver’s licenses issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPSTexas Personal Identification Card issued by DPSTexas handgun license issued by DPSU.S. Military Identification Card that contains the person’s photographU.S. Citizenship Certificate that contains the person’s photographU.S. passport

Here’s a list of what to bring if you do not have one of the accepted forms of photo ID and “cannot reasonably obtain one”:

Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name, address, including the voter’s voter registration certificateCopy of or original current utility billCopy of or original bank statementCopy of or original government checkCopy of or original paycheck; orCopy of or original of (a) a certified birth certificate from a U.S. state or territory or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity

If you are unable to present a valid photo ID but can present one of the above forms of supporting ID, you will need to fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration.


How to request a mail-in ballot

To vote by mail in Texas, you must be 65 years old or older, sick or disabled, out of the county on Election Day and during the early voting period, or confined in jail but otherwise eligible.

The last day to apply for a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 4 election is Oct. 24 (received, not postmarked).

To vote by mail in Texas, you must be 65 years old or older, sick or disabled, out of the county on Election Day and during the early voting period, or confined in jail but otherwise eligible.