Friday is the last opportunity Austin-area voters will have to early-vote in person for the Texas primaries.
Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
Friday marks the final day Austin-area voters can vote early in person in the Texas primary elections, which feature both state and local races.
Need to know where and how to vote, and what’s on the ballot? Here’s a guide.
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What’s on the ballot this year?
Voters will cast their picks for U.S. Senate—one of the highest profile races of the cycle—as well as Texas Attorney General and a slew of congressional and local contests.
On the Democratic side, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico’s head-to-head challenge has drawn significant buzz, as has the GOP heavyweight showdown on the other side of the aisle featuring incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt.
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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.
When does in-person early voting end?
Polls are typically open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but these hours may vary by location and day of the week. Some early vote locations in the Austin area have extended their hours on the last days of in-person early voting, Thursday and Friday.
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Where can I vote?
If you’re a Travis, Bastrop, Hays or Williamson County voter, you can vote at any location within your county, according to the official Texas voting site.
Other counties may only permit residents to vote at the precinct assigned to them. To find a precinct assignment, visit “My Voter Portal.”
Travis County early voting locations, times
Travis County early voting locations will be open on the following days and times:
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Thursday, Feb. 26 – Friday, Feb. 27: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Some locations have extended hours on the last two days of in-person early voting)
Sites marked with an asterisk (*) will have extended hours on Thursday and Friday:
*Travis County Clerk**, Early Voting Room, 5501 Airport Blvd., Austin — **main early voting location
*Ben Hur Shrine Center, Blue Room, 7811 Rockwood Lane, 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 Lane, 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 Drive, 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 Parkway, 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 Road 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 Lane, Austin
George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center, Dance Studio, 5801 Ainez Drive, Austin
Gus Garcia Recreation Center, Senior Room, 1201 E. Rundberg Lane, Austin
Lake Travis ISD Educational Development Center, Sage Room, 607 Ranch Road 620 N., Austin
LBJ School of Public Affairs, Lobby, 2315 Red River St., Austin
Manor Elementary Early Learning Center, Room 125, 12904 Gregg Manor Road, Manor
Northwest Recreation Center, Classroom No. 2, 2913 Northland Drive, Austin
Pleasant Hill Branch Library, Meeting Room, 211 E William Cannon Drive, Austin
Randalls Flagship West Lake Hills, Café, 3300 Bee Caves Road, Austin
Randalls Steiner Ranch, Café, 5145 N. FM 620, Austin
Riverbend Centre, Quad 3ABCD, 4214 N. Capitol Of Texas Highway,, Austin
RRISD Hartfield Performing Arts Center, Lobby, 5800 McNeil Drive, Austin
South Austin Recreation Center, Lobby, 1100 Cumberland Road, Austin
Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility, Conference Room, 1700 Guadalupe St., Austin
Typhoon Texas Waterpark, Main Lobby, 18500 TX 130 Service Road, Pflugerville
Westoak Woods Baptist Church, CMB Room No. 104, 2900 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin
Wheatsville Food Coop South Lamar, Community Kitchen, 4001 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Williamson County early voting locations, times
Williamson County early voting will be open for the following dates and times:
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Thursday, Feb. 26 – Friday, Feb. 27: 7 a.m. – 7 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:
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Anderson Mill Limited District, 11500 El Salido Parkway, Austin, 78750, Room A
RRISD Hartfield PAC, 5800 McNeil Drive, Austin, 78729, Lobby
Spicewood Springs Library, 8637 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, 78759, The Reading Room
Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main St., Cedar Park, 78613, San Gabriel Room
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Florence City Hall, 851 FM 970, Florence, 76527, Council Chambers
Georgetown Fire Station #6, 6700 Williams Drive, 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 Road, 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 Drive, Georgetown, 78628, Large Conference Room
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Hutto Discovery United Methodist Church, 350 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto, 78634, Meeting Room 1 (A & B
Sonterra Clubhouse, 510 Sonterra Blvd., Jarrell, 76537, Clubhouse
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Leander Senior Activity Center, 709 Municipal Drive, Leander, 78641, Elections Room
Park at Crystal Falls, 7860 183A Toll Road, Leander, 78641, Phase 2 Clubhouse
Liberty Hill ISD Gym Annex, 301 Forrest St., Liberty Hill, 78642, Gymnasium
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Allen R Baca Center, 301 W Bagdad Ave., Round Rock, 78664, Meeting Room 3
Brushy Creek MUD Community Center, 16318 Great Oaks Drive, Round Rock, 78681, Maple Room
Wilco Jester Annex, 1801 E Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock, 78664, Anderson & Harrell Rooms
Taylor City Hall, 400 Porter St., Taylor, 76574, Auditorium
Bastrop County early voting locations, times
Bastrop County early voting will be open for the following dates and times:
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Thursday, Feb. 26 – Friday, Feb. 27: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Bastrop County early voting locations:
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:
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Thursday, Feb. 26 – Friday, Feb. 27: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Hays County will offer several early voting locations:
Locations in 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
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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
Buda City Hall and Library Multipurpose Room, 405 E. Loop St., Building 100
Sunfield Station, 2610 Main St., Suite 100
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Texan Academy at Scudder, 400 Green Acres Drive
Wimberley Community Center, Blanco Room, 14068 Ranch Road 12
Locations in Dripping Springs/Austin
Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs, Veterans Hall, 231 Patriots’ Hall Blvd.
Hays County Precinct 4 Office, 195 Roger Hanks Parkway
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What do I need to vote in person?
Voters must present one of these seven acceptable forms of identification at the polls:
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 provide one of these forms of ID can fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and present an alternative form of ID. That could be a utility bill, bank statement, government check or voter registration certificate.
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Can I vote by mail?
You may qualify to vote by mail if you:
Will be absent from your county of residence on Election Day and during early voting
Are sick or have a disability that prevents voting in person without assistance
Are 65 or older
Are confined in jail serving a misdemeanor sentence or confined without bail pending trial
Are expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day
Are civilly committed under Chapter 841 of the Texas Health and Safety Code
Early voter turnout so far
In the first eight days of early voting, which began last week, roughly 10.2 percent of Travis County’s 920,114 registered voters had cast ballots — the highest early turnout within the same time period in a primary since 2008.
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It marks the second-highest early-voter turnout in Travis County for primary elections in the last two decades. The highest early-voter turnout in the last 20 years occurred in 2008, when 11.4 percent of registered Travis County voters cast ballots early in the first eight days of early voting.
Notably, that’s a higher turnout than the same time periods in the 2020 and 2024 primaries, both of which were during presidential election cycles — when voter turnout is typically at its highest.
The Senate race plays a role in this, Joshua Blank, director of research at the Texas Politics Project, told the American-Statesman. Blank also noted voters have shown an increasing preference for early voting in recent election cycles.
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