The Brief<\/p>\n
Local entities will hold elections on May 2.<\/p>\n
There are no statewide races. What’s on your ballot depends on where you live.<\/p>\n
You must have registered to vote by April 2 in order to vote in this election.<\/p>\n
HOUSTON – Cities and other local municipalities will be holding elections across Texas on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Depending on where you live, you could be voting for city leaders, local propositions, school board positions or special vacancies.<\/p>\n
What’s on my ballot? Where do I vote?<\/p>\n
What’s on your ballot will depend on where you live. There are no statewide elections or propositions in this election.<\/p>\n
To find the local issues you will be voting on, visit your county’s election website. You will find sample ballots, voting locations or a list of entities holding elections.<\/p>\n
Am I registered to vote?<\/p>\n
The easiest way to check your voter registration status is to head to the Secretary of State’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Am I Registered <\/a>portal on the website lets you submit your identifying information, like a Texas Driver’s License number or details about your birth.<\/p>\n You will find out instantly if you’re registered to vote.<\/p>\n In order to vote in the May 2 election, you must have been registered by April 2.<\/p>\n Do I need an ID to vote?<\/p>\n In order to vote in person, Texas voters will be asked to present an acceptable form of photo ID. Here is a list of the acceptable forms of photo ID:<\/p>\n Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)<\/p>\n Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS<\/p>\n Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS<\/p>\n Texas Handgun License issued by DPS<\/p>\n United States Military Identification Card containing the person\u2019s photograph<\/p>\n United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person\u2019s photograph<\/p>\n United States Passport (book or card)<\/p>\n Here is a list of the supporting forms of ID that can be presented if the voter does not possess an acceptable form of photo identification and cannot reasonably obtain one:<\/p>\n Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter\u2019s name and address, including the voter\u2019s voter registration certificate<\/p>\n Copy of or original current utility bill<\/p>\n Copy of or original bank statement<\/p>\n Copy of or original government check<\/p>\n Copy of or original paycheck<\/p>\n Copy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter\u2019s identity (which may include a foreign birth document)<\/p>\n Can you vote with an expired ID?<\/p>\n If you have a form of acceptable photo ID and are between the ages of 18 and 69, your ID must be current or expired for no more than 4 years to qualify to vote.<\/p>\n For voters 70 and older, your photo ID can be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise okay.<\/p>\n How to report voting issues<\/p>\n If you have problems or questions, you can call the Secretary of State\u2019s toll-free election hotline at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683) or email elections@sos.texas.gov<\/a>. <\/p>\n