A man walks toward walks the Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center to vote, Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020 in Spring. Montgomery County commissioners unanimously approved opening early voting centers at the nature center and East Montgomery County Court Annex during a special meeting Monday, Oct. 19, as voter turnout continues to sore surpassing 2016 totals by just over 4,100 in the first five days of early voting.

A man walks toward walks the Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center to vote, Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020 in Spring. Montgomery County commissioners unanimously approved opening early voting centers at the nature center and East Montgomery County Court Annex during a special meeting Monday, Oct. 19, as voter turnout continues to sore surpassing 2016 totals by just over 4,100 in the first five days of early voting.

Jason Fochtman/Staff photographer

Early voting begins Tuesday for the Texas primary elections with both state and local races on the ballot. 

Need to know where to vote, how to vote, and what’s on the ballot? Here’s your guide for early voting in the Austin area this year.

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What’s on the ballot this year?

Texas voters will choose party nominees for offices including the U.S. Senate, Texas attorney general, in addition to congressional seats and local races. 

Republicans will choose whether to send Sen. John Cornyn back to Washington for a fifth term or back one of his challengers, including Attorney General Ken Paxton or U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt. On the Democratic side, voters will decide between U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, state Rep. James Talarico and other contenders to head the party’s ticket.

At the local level, Travis County will have two Democratic primaries for commissioners, Williamson County will have one Republican commissioner primary, and Bastrop County will have one Republican and one Democratic county judge primary. 

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When does early voting begin?

Early voting begins on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and continues through Friday, Feb. 27. Polls are typically open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but these hours may vary by location and day of the week. Election Day is March 3.

Where can I vote?

If you live in Travis, Bastrop, Hays or Williamson counties, you can vote at any location within your county, according to the official Texas voting site. Check out our full list of polling locations by county below. 

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Other counties may only allow residents to vote at the precinct assigned to them. To find your assigned precinct, check “My Voter Portal,” which will be updated two days before Election Day, March 3. In the portal, you’ll be asked to enter your name, county, date of birth and ZIP code to find your registration information and the nearest polling place. You can also contact your County Elections Office, if you prefer. 

Travis County early voting locations, times

Travis County early voting locations will be open on the following days and times:

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Tuesday, Feb. 17 – Saturday, Feb. 21: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 22: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 23 – Wednesday, Feb. 25: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 26 – Friday, Feb. 27: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Some locations will have extended hours on the last two days of early voting.)

Only sites marked with an asterisk (*) will have extended hours on Feb. 26-27:

*Travis County Clerk**, Early Voting Room, 5501 Airport Blvd., Austin — **main early voting location

*Ben Hur Shrine Center, Blue Room, 7811 Rockwood Ln., Austin

*Carver Branch Library, Meeting Room 2, 1161 Angelina St., Austin

*Lakeway Activity Center, Room F, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway

*PfISD Rock Gym, Gymnasium, 702 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville

*Randalls Brodie, Café, 9911 Brodie Ln., Austin

*UT Texas Union, Room 2.214, 2308 Whitis Ave., Austin

Austin City Hall, Media Room No. 1034, 301 W. 2nd St., Austin

Austin Energy Headquarters, Capital Training Room, 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin

Austin Oaks Church, Family Life Foyer, 4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd., Austin

Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room No. 1407, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin

Austin Recreation Center, Enrichment Room, 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin

Balcones Bingo, Main Hall, 13096 US-183, Austin

Balcones Woods Shopping Center, Suite 102, 11150 Research Blvd., Austin

Bee Cave City Hall, Community Room A, 4000 Galleria Pkwy., Bee Cave

Cepeda Branch Library, Meeting Room 1, 1600 Grove Blvd., Austin

Christ Episcopal Church, Outreach Center, 3520 Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park

Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 21900 Farm to Market Rd. 1431, Lago Vista

Community Center at Del Valle, Activity Room/Bldg D, 3518 S. FM 973, Del Valle

Dan Ruiz Branch Library, Meeting Room 1, 1600 Grove Blvd., Austin

Disability Rights Texas, Board Rooms, 2222 W Braker Ln., Austin

George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center, Dance Studio, 5801 Ainez Dr., Austin

Gus Garcia Recreation Center, Senior Room, 1201 E. Rundberg Ln., Austin

Lake Travis ISD Educational Development Center, Sage Room, 607 Ranch Rd. 620 N., Austin

LBJ School of Public Affairs, Lobby, 2315 Red River St., Austin

Manor Elementary Early Learning Center, Room 125, 12904 Gregg Manor Rd., Manor

Northwest Recreation Center, Classroom No. 2, 2913 Northland Dr., Austin

Pleasant Hill Branch Library, Meeting Room, 211 E William Canon Dr., Austin 

Randalls Flagship West Lake Hills, Café, 3300 Bee Caves Rd., Austin

Randalls Steiner Ranch, Café, 5145 N. FM 620, Austin

Riverbend Centre, Quad 3ABCD, 4214 N. Capitol Of Texas Hwy., Austin

RRISD Hartfield Performing Arts Center, Lobby, 5800 McNeil Dr., Austin

South Austin Recreation Center, Lobby, 1100 Cumberland Rd., Austin

Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility, Conference Room, 1700 Guadalupe St., Austin

Typhoon Texas Waterpark, Main Lobby, 18500 TX 130 Service Rd., Pflugerville

Westoak Woods Baptist Church, CMB Room No. 104, 2900 W. Slaughter Ln., Austin

Wheatsville Food Coop South Lamar, Community Kitchen, 4001 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin

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Bastrop County early voting locations, times

Bastrop County early voting will be open for the following dates and times:

Tuesday, Feb.18 – Friday, Feb. 20: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, Feb 22: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 23 – Friday, Feb. 27: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Bastrop County early voting locations:

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Bastrop County Courthouse Annex, 804 Pecan St., Lower Level, Conference Room, Bastrop — **main early voting location

Smithville Recreation Center, 106 Royston St., Smithville

Bastrop County Cedar Creek Annex, 5785 FM 535, Cedar Creek

North Bastrop County Community Annex, 702 Bull Run, Elgin

Hays County early voting locations, times

Hays County early voting will be open for the following dates and times:

Tuesday, Feb. 17 – Thursday, Feb. 19: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 20: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 22: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 23 – Friday, Feb. 27: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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Hays County will offer several early voting locations:

San Marcos

Broadway Polling Location, 401 Broadway St. #A

Hays County Elections Office, 120  Stagecoach Trail — **main early voting location

LBJ Student Center, Texas State University, 301 Student Center Drive and 601 University Drive 

Kyle

HCISD Academic Support Center, 21003 Interstate 35 Frontage Road

Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center St.

HCISD Transportation Department, main office, 2385 High Road, Uhland

Hays County Transportation Department–Yarrington, 2171 Yarrington Road 

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Buda

Buda City Hall and Library Multipurpose Room, 405 E. Loop St., Building 100

Sunfield Station, 2610 Main St., Suite 100 

Wimberley

Texan Academy at Scudder, 400 Green Acres Drive

Wimberley Community Center, Blanco Room, 14068 Ranch Road 12 

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Dripping Springs / Austin

Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs, Veterans Hall, 231 Patriots’ Hall Blvd.

Hays County Precinct 4 Office, 195 Roger Hanks Parkway 

Williamson County early voting locations, times

Williamson County early voting will be open for the following dates and times:

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Tuesday, Feb. 17 – Saturday, Feb. 21: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 22: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 23 – Friday, Feb. 27: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Williamson County’s main location is in Georgetown and will be located at Georgetown Annex, 100 Wilco Way, 78626, HR Room 108.

The county’s branch locations include:

Austin:

Anderson Mill Limited District, 11500 El Salido Pkwy, Austin, 78750, Room A

RRISD Hartfield PAC, 5800 McNeil Dr, Austin, 78729, Lobby

Spicewood Springs Library, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, 78759, The Reading Room

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Cedar Park

Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main St, Cedar Park, 78613, San Gabriel Room 

Florence

Florence City Hall, 851 FM 970, Florence, 76527, Council Chambers 

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Georgetown

Georgetown Fire Station #6, 6700 Williams Dr, Georgetown, 78633, Community Room

Georgetown City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr St, Georgetown, 78626, Community Room 

Hammerlun Center, 507 E University Ave, Georgetown, 78626, Cafeteria 

Northstar Georgetown, 2401 Westinghouse Rd, Georgetown, 7626, Great Room

The Oaks Community Center – Sun City, 301 Del Webb Blvd, Georgetown, 78633, The Oaks Room

Georgetown ISD Technology Bldg., 603 Lakeway Dr, Georgetown, 78628, Large Conference Room

Hutto

Hutto Discovery United Methodist Church, 350 Ed Schmidt Blvd, Hutto, 78634, Meeting Room 1 (A & B) 

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Jarrell

Sonterra Clubhouse, 510 Sonterra Blvd, Jarrell, 76537, Clubhouse 

Leander

Leander Senior Activity Center, 709 Municipal Drive, Leander, 78641, Elections Room

Park at Crystal Falls, 7860 183A Toll Rd, Leander, 78641, Phase 2 Clubhouse

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Liberty Hill

Liberty Hill ISD Gym Annex, 301 Forrest St, Liberty Hill, 78642, Gymnasium 

Round Rock

Allen R Baca Center, 301 W Bagdad Ave, Round Rock, 78664, Meeting Room 3 

Brushy Creek MUD Community Center, 16318 Great Oaks Dr, Round Rock, 78681, Maple Room

Wilco Jester Annex, 1801 E Old Settlers Blvd, Round Rock, 78664, Anderson & Harrell Rooms 

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Taylor

Taylor City Hall, 400 Porter St, Taylor, 76574, Auditorium

What do I need to vote in person?

Voters must present one of these seven acceptable forms of identification at the polls:

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Texas driver’s license
Texas election ID certificate
Texas personal ID card
Texas handgun license
U.S. citizenship certificate with photo
U.S. military ID card
U.S. passport

Those who are unable to present one of these forms of ID may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration at the polls and present an alternative form of ID. That could be a utility bill, bank statement, government check or voter registration certificate.

Can I vote by mail in Texas?

To be eligible to vote by mail, you must:

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Be 65 years or older
Be sick or disabled
Be out of the county on Election Day and during the period for early voting
Be expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day
Be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible

The deadline to apply for a ballot by mail is Oct. 24.

The last day for a county to receive a mailed ballot is Nov. 4. However, if a ballot is postmarked by 7 p.m. locally that day, it will be counted if the county receives it by 5 p.m. Nov. 6.

Know your rights as a voter

As a voter, you have the right to request the following, according to the Secretary of State:

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A ballot with written instructions on how to cast a ballot
A polling place official to give instructions on how to cast a ballot (but not suggestions on how to vote)
To cast your vote in secret and free from intimidation
To receive up to two more ballots if you make a mistake while marking the ballot
To bring an interpreter to assist you as you qualify to vote if you do not understand English
Help to cast your ballot if you cannot write, see the ballot or understand the language in which it is written
To report possible voting rights abuse to the secretary of state (800-252-8683) or to your local election official

To cast a provisional ballot if your name does not appear on the list of registered voters