Early voting hours<\/p>\n
The operating hours for polls during early voting are:<\/p>\n
Oct. 19-23: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Oct. 24: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Oct. 25: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Oct. 26-30: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Election Day hours<\/p>\n
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.<\/p>\n
What to bring (and not bring) to the polls<\/p>\n
Voters should have a form of photo identification on them when they go to vote. Accepted forms include<\/a>:<\/p>\n Texas driver\u2019s licenseTexas election identification certificateTexas personal identification cardTexas handgun licenseU.S. military identification card containing the person\u2019s photographU.S. citizenship certificate containing the person\u2019s photographU.S. passport (book or card)<\/p>\n Voters who cannot reasonably obtain one of the forms of ID above have the option to provide a reasonable impediment declaration with an alternative form of identification, such as a copy of a utility bill or bank statement. More information on qualifying situations<\/a> is available on votetexas.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n As for items to avoid:<\/p>\n Political signage isn\u2019t allowed within 100 feet of a polling place.Cell phones, cameras, tablets, laptops and recording devices cannot be used in polling places.Firearms are generally prohibited at polling places in Texas. On and off duty licensed peace officers are exempt from the restriction.Apparel related to a candidate, ballot measure or political party isn\u2019t permitted within 100 feet of the polls. The apparel is restricted even if it\u2019s for a candidate or measure that\u2019s not on the ballot.Check your voter registration status<\/p>\n Tarrant County voters can check their registration status<\/a> on the county election website.<\/p>\n Eleanor Dearman<\/a><\/p>\n Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/p>\n Eleanor (Elly) Dearman is a Texas politics and government reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She\u2019s based in Austin, covering the Legislature and its impact on North Texas. She grew up in Denton and has been a reporter for more than six years.
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