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Travis County election technician John Luke sets up voting machines at a polling place at the Travis County Clerk Office in Austin Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.<\/p>\n
Jay Janner\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n
Early voting for Texas’ state and local elections<\/a> has officially begun. Several state constitutional amendments, a few state positions and many local races will be decided.<\/p>\n From where to vote, how to vote, and what’s on the ballot<\/a>, here’s your guide for early voting in the Austin area this year.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n What’s on the ballot this year?<\/p>\n Texans face big fiscal choices at the state and local levels this year \u2014 from billions in property tax cuts to Austin\u2019s proposed tax rate hike.<\/p>\n Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution<\/a>, including a package of billions of dollars in property tax cuts approved by state lawmakers earlier this year.\u00a0Most proposals would deliver targeted tax breaks for homeowners, small businesses, veterans\u2019 spouses and others, or ban new state taxes on capital gains and inheritances. Others would create new funds for water projects, technical colleges and dementia research, and address bail limits, parental rights and judicial oversight.<\/p>\n At the local level, Austin voters will also decide whether to raise the city\u2019s property tax rate<\/a> to support a $6.3 billion budget the City Council approved in August. If voters approve the higher rate, the owner of a $500,000 home would pay about $300 more a year in city taxes. If it fails, the same homeowner would pay about $100 more, as the city would revert to the lower state limit.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n For a full rundown of what you’ll see on your ballot this election, check out our 2025 Voter Guide<\/a>. The American-Statesman Editorial Board, a team of opinion journalists who operate separately from the reporters on the news side, offers recommendations for most of this year’s ballot measures<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n When does early voting begin?<\/p>\n Early voting begins on\u00a0Monday, Oct. 20 and continues through Friday, Oct. 31. Polls are typically open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but these hours may vary by location and day of the week.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Where can I vote?<\/p>\n 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<\/a>. Check out our full list of polling locations by county below.\u00a0<\/p>\n Other counties may only allow residents\u00a0to vote at the precinct assigned to them.\u00a0To find your assigned precinct, check\u00a0“My Voter Portal,”<\/a> which will be updated two days before Election Day, Nov. 4. 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n Trump wants to eliminate mail-in ballots.\u00a0How many did Texas send in the 2024 election?<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Voting signs at the Travis County Elections Department headquarters on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, ahead of the election.<\/p>\n Jay Janner\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n Travis County early\u00a0voting locations, times<\/p>\n Travis County early voting locations will be open on\u00a0the following days and times:<\/p>\n Monday, Oct. 20 – Saturday, Oct. 25: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Sunday, Oct. 26: 12 – 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Monday, Oct. 27 – Wednesday, Oct. 29: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Thursday, Oct. 30 – Friday, Oct. 31: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.*<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Only sites marked with an asterisk (*) will remain open Oct. 30-31.<\/p>\n *Travis County Clerk**, Early Voting Room, 5501 Airport Blvd., Austin\u00a0\u2014 **main early voting location<\/p>\n *Ben Hur Shrine Center, Blue Room, 7811 Rockwood Ln., Austin<\/p>\n *Carver Branch Library, Meeting Room 2, 1161 Angelina St., Austin<\/p>\n *Lakeway Activity Center, Room F, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway<\/p>\n *PfISD Rock Gym, Gymnasium, 702 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville<\/p>\n *Randalls Brodie, Caf\u00e9, 9911 Brodie Ln., Austin<\/p>\n *UT Texas Union, Room 2.214, 2308 Whitis Ave., Austin<\/p>\n Austin City Hall, Media Room No. 1034, 301 W. 2nd St., Austin<\/p>\n Austin Energy Headquarters, Capital Training Room, 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin<\/p>\n Austin Oaks\u00a0Church, Family Life Foyer, 4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd., Austin<\/p>\n Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room No. 1407, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin<\/p>\n Austin Recreation Center, Enrichment Room, 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin<\/p>\n Balcones Bingo, Main Hall, 13096 US-183, Austin<\/p>\n Balcones Woods Shopping Center, Suite 102, 11150 Research Blvd., Austin<\/p>\n Bee Cave City Hall, Community Room A, 4000 Galleria Pkwy., Bee Cave<\/p>\n Cepeda Branch Library, Meeting Room 1, 1600 Grove Blvd., Austin<\/p>\n Christ Episcopal\u00a0Church, Outreach Center, 3520 Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park<\/p>\n Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 21900 Farm to Market Rd. 1431, Lago Vista<\/p>\n Community Center at Del Valle, Activity Room\/Bldg D, 3518 S. FM 973, Del Valle<\/p>\n Dan Ruiz Branch Library, Meeting Room 1, 1600 Grove Blvd., Austin<\/p>\n George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center, Dance Studio, 5801 Ainez Dr., Austin<\/p>\n Gus Garcia Recreation Center, Senior Room, 1201 E. Rundberg Ln., Austin<\/p>\n Lake Travis ISD Educational Development Center, Sage Room, 607 Ranch Rd. 620 N., Austin<\/p>\n LBJ School of Public Affairs, Lobby, 2315 Red River St., Austin<\/p>\n Manor Elementary Early Learning Center, Room 125, 12904 Gregg Manor Rd., Manor<\/p>\n Northwest Recreation Center, Classroom No. 2, 2913 Northland Dr., Austin<\/p>\n Oak Meadow Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 6905 S. I-35 Frontage Rd., Austin<\/p>\n Randalls Flagship West Lake Hills, Caf\u00e9, 3300 Bee Caves Rd., Austin<\/p>\n Randalls Steiner Ranch, Caf\u00e9, 5145 N. FM 620, Austin<\/p>\n Riverbend Centre, Quad 3ABCD, 4214 N. Capitol Of Texas Hwy., Austin<\/p>\n RRISD Hartfield Performing Arts Center, Lobby, 5800 McNeil Dr., Austin<\/p>\n South Austin Recreation Center, Lobby, 1100 Cumberland Rd., Austin<\/p>\n Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility, Conference Room, 1700 Guadalupe St., Austin<\/p>\n Typhoon Texas Waterpark, Main Lobby, 18500 TX 130 Service Rd., Pflugerville<\/p>\n Westminster Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 3208 Exposition Blvd., Austin<\/p>\n Westoak Woods Baptist Church, CMB Room No. 104, 2900 W. Slaughter Ln., Austin<\/p>\n Wheatsville Food Coop South Lamar, Community Kitchen, 4001 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin<\/p>\n Williamson County early\u00a0voting locations, times<\/p>\n Williamson County early voting locations will be open on the following days and times:<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Monday, Oct. 20 – Saturday, Oct. 25: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Sunday, Oct. 26: 12 – 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Monday, Oct. 27 – Friday, Oct. 31: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Georgetown Annex**, HR Room 108, 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown \u2014 **main early voting location<\/p>\n Spicewood Springs Library, Periodical Reading Room, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin<\/p>\n Anderson Mill Limited District, Room A\/B, 11500 El Salido Pkwy., Austin<\/p>\n Hartfield Performing Arts Center, PAC Lobby, 5800 McNeil Dr., Austin<\/p>\n Lakeline Oaks, Community Room, 1000 Old Mill Rd., Cedar Park<\/p>\n Staybridge Suites Cedar Park, Boardroom, 1110 Arrow Point Dr., Cedar Park<\/p>\n Cedar Park Recreation Center, Community Room, 1435 Main St., Cedar Park<\/p>\n Florence City Hall, Council Chambers, 851 FM 970, Florence<\/p>\n Georgetown ISD Technology Bldg, Conference Room, 603 Lakeway Dr., Georgetown<\/p>\n The Oaks Community Center – Sun City, Main Room, 301 Del Webb Blvd., Georgetown<\/p>\n Georgetown City Hall, Community Room, 808 Martin Luther King Jr St., Georgetown<\/p>\n Hammerlun Center, Cafeteria, 507 E. University Ave., Georgetown<\/p>\n Fire Station 6, Community Room, 6700 Williams Dr., Georgetown<\/p>\n Hutto City Hall, Council Chambers, 500 W. Live Oak St., Hutto<\/p>\n Sonterra HOA Pool & Clubhouse, 510 Sonterra Blvd., Jarrell<\/p>\n Pat Bryson Municipal Hall, Council Chambers, 201 N. Brushy St., Leander<\/p>\n Liberty Hill ISD Gym Annex, Gymnasium, 301 Forrest St., Liberty Hill<\/p>\n Allen R Baca Senior Center, Bldg 2 Meeting Room 3, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock<\/p>\n Wilco Jester Annex, Anderson & Harrell Room, 1801 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock<\/p>\n Brushy Creek MUD Community Center, Maple Room, 16318 Great Oaks Dr., Round Rock<\/p>\n Taylor City Hall, Auditorium, 400 Porter St., Taylor<\/p>\n Bastrop County early\u00a0voting locations, times<\/p>\n Bastrop County early voting locations will be open on the following days and times:<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Monday, Oct. 20 – Friday, Oct. 24:\u00a08 a.m. – 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Saturday, Oct. 25: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.<\/p>\n Monday, Oct. 27 – Wednesday, Oct. 29: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Thursday, Oct. 30 – Friday, Oct. 31:\u00a07 a.m. – 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Bastrop County Courthouse Annex**, Lower Level Conference Room, 804 Pecan St., Bastrop\u00a0\u2014 **main early voting location<\/p>\n Smithville Recreation Center, 106 Royston St., Smithville<\/p>\n Bastrop County Cedar Creek Annex, 5785 FM 535, Cedar Creek<\/p>\n North Bastrop County Community Annex, 704 Bull Run Rd., Elgin<\/p>\n Hays County early\u00a0voting locations, times<\/p>\n Hays County early voting locations will be open on the following days and times:<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Monday, Oct. 20 – Friday, Oct. 24:\u00a08 a.m. – 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Saturday, Oct. 25:\u00a010 a.m. – 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Monday, Oct. 27 – Friday, Oct. 31:\u00a07 a.m.<\/p>\n Three Hays County voting locations have been\u00a0removed after a Department of Justice audit found them to be non-compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Sunfield Station, Driftwood Community Center and Dripping Springs ISD Center for Learning and Leadership were initially found to be inaccessible, Community Impact reports<\/a>. The Sunfield Station and DSISD Center for Learning and Leadership have been relocated within their precincts; the Driftwood Community Center location will not be replaced.<\/p>\n Hays County Elections Office**, 120 Stagecoach Trl, San Marcos \u2014 **main early voting location<\/p>\n CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, 401 Broadway St. #A, San Marcos<\/p>\n LBJ Student Center, Texas State University, 301 Student Center Dr., San Marcos<\/p>\n Buda City Hall, Bldg 100 Multi-Purpose Room, 405 E. Loop St., Buda<\/p>\n Holiday Inn Expess, 15295 I-35, Buda \u2014 replacement for Sunfield Station<\/p>\n HCISD Academic Support Center, 21003 I-35 Frontage Rd., Kyle<\/p>\n Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center St., Kyle<\/p>\n HCISD Transportation, Main Office, 2385 High Rd., Uhland<\/p>\n Hays County Transportation Department – Yarrington, 2171 Yarrington Rd., Kyle<\/p>\n Texan Academy at Scudder, 400 Green Acres Dr., Wimberley<\/p>\n Wimberley Community Center, Blanco Room, 14068 Ranch Rd. 12, Wimberley<\/p>\n Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs, Veterans Hall, 231 Patriots Hall Blvd., Dripping Springs<\/p>\n Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs, Wellness Center, 231 Patriots Hall Blvd., Dripping Springs \u2014 replacement for DSISD Center for Learning and Leadership<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n What do I need to vote in person?<\/p>\n Voters must present one of these seven acceptable forms of identification at the polls:<\/p>\n Texas driver license Those who are unable to present one of these forms of ID may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration<\/a>\u00a0at the polls and present an alternative form of ID. That could be a utility bill, bank statement, government check or voter registration certificate.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Can I vote by mail in Texas?<\/p>\n To be\u00a0eligible to vote by mail<\/a>, you must:<\/p>\n Be 65 years or older The deadline to apply for a ballot by mail is Oct. 24.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Know your rights as a voter<\/p>\n As a voter, you have the right to request the following, according to the\u00a0Secretary of State<\/a>:<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n A ballot with written instructions on how to cast a ballot To cast a provisional ballot if your name does not appear on the list of registered voters<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Travis County election technician John Luke sets up voting machines at a polling place at the Travis County…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":13618,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[8196,132,134,133,4696,288,406,2427,27,394,2279,2538],"class_list":{"0":"post-13617","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-austin","8":"tag-2025-election","9":"tag-austin","10":"tag-austin-headlines","11":"tag-austin-news","12":"tag-bastrop-county","13":"tag-elections","14":"tag-government","15":"tag-hays-county","16":"tag-texas","17":"tag-travis-county","18":"tag-voting","19":"tag-williamson-county"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13617","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13617"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13617\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13617"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13617"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13617"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/p>\n
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\nTexas election ID certificate
\nTexas personal ID card
\nTexas handgun license
\nU.S. citizenship certificate with photo
\nU.S. military ID card
\nU.S. passport<\/p>\n
\nBe sick or disabled
\nBe out of the county on Election Day and during the period for early voting
\nBe expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day
\nBe confined in jail, but otherwise eligible<\/p>\n
\nA polling place official to give instructions on how to cast a ballot (but not suggestions on how to vote)
\nTo cast your vote in secret and free from intimidation
\nTo receive up to two more ballots if you make a mistake while marking the ballot
\nTo bring an interpreter to assist you as you qualify to vote if you do not understand English
\nHelp to cast your ballot if you cannot write, see the ballot or understand the language in which it is written
\nTo report possible voting rights abuse to the secretary of state (800-252-8683) or to your\u00a0local election official<\/a><\/p>\n