{"id":470553,"date":"2026-10-19T14:06:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T14:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/470553\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T14:06:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T14:06:11","slug":"early-voting-starts-in-texas-where-to-vote-near-austin-and-when-polls-are-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/470553\/","title":{"rendered":"Early voting starts in Texas: Where to vote near Austin and when polls are open"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s time to cast your ballot<\/a>. Early voting begins in Texas for the November election and runs from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

This video created with the assistance of AI.<\/p>\n

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One of Texas’ most closely watched races this November is the U.S. Senate contest<\/a> between Democratic nominee and state Rep. James Talarico and Republican nominee and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.<\/p>\n

Austin voters will also have the opportunity to cast ballots in local races, including contests for county judges, commissioners, prosecutors, state lawmakers and school board trustees, as well as ballot measures.<\/p>\n

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.<\/p>\n

Here’s where Austin-area voters can find early voting locations ahead of the November election.<\/p>\n

Travis County early voting map, locations and\u00a0timesHays County early voting locations, times<\/p>\n

Hays County early voting will be open for the following dates and times:<\/p>\n

Monday, Oct. 19\u00a0\u2013 Friday, Oct. 23: 9 a.m. \u2013 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday,\u00a0Oct. 24: 7 a.m. \u2013 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Sunday, Oct. 25: 12 p.m. \u2013 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Hays County early voting locations:<\/p>\n

San Marcos: Broadway Polling Location, 401 Broadway St. #A<\/p>\n

San Marcos:\u00a0Hays County Elections Office, 120 \u00a0Stagecoach Trail – **main early voting location<\/p>\n

San Marcos:\u00a0LBJ Student Center, Texas State University, 301 Student Center Drive and 601 University Drive\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kyle:\u00a0HCISD Academic Support Center, 21003 Interstate 35 Frontage Road<\/p>\n

Kyle: Kyle City Hall, 100\u00a0W. Center St.<\/p>\n

Kyle: Kyle Fire Department Station #4 \u2013 Hays County ESD #5, 110 High Road<\/p>\n

Kyle:\u00a0Hays County Transportation Department\u2013Yarrington, 2171 Yarrington Road\u00a0<\/p>\n

Buda: Buda City Hall and Library Multipurpose Room, 405 E. Loop St., Building 100<\/p>\n

Buda: Sunfield Station, 2610 Main St., Suite 100\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wimberley: Texan Academy at Scudder, 400 Green Acres Drive<\/p>\n

Wimberley: Wimberley Community Center,\u00a0Blanco Room, 14068 Ranch Road 12\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dripping Springs \/ Austin: Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs, Veterans Hall, 231 Patriots’ Hall Blvd.<\/p>\n

Dripping Springs \/ Austin: Hays County Precinct 4 Office, 195 Roger Hanks Parkway\u00a0<\/p>\n

Williamson County early voting locations, times<\/p>\n

Williamson County early voting will be open for the following dates and times:<\/p>\n

Monday, Oct. 19 \u2013 Saturday,\u00a0Oct. 24: 7 a.m. \u2013 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Sunday, Oct. 25: 12 p.m. \u2013 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Williamson County early voting locations:<\/p>\n

Georgetown: Wilco Georgetown Annex, 100 Wilco Way, 78626, HR Room 108<\/p>\n

Austin: Anderson Mill Limited District, 11500 El\u00a0Salido Pkwy., 78750, Room A<\/p>\n

Austin:\u00a0Hartfield Performing Arts Center, 5800 McNeil Dr., 78729, PAC Lobby<\/p>\n

Austin:\u00a0Spicewood Springs Library, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759, The Reading Room<\/p>\n

Cedar Park:\u00a0Lakeline Oaks MUD, 1000 Old Mill Rd., 78613, Boardroom<\/p>\n

Cedar Park: Islamic Center of Brushy Creek, 1950 Brushy Creek Rd., 78613, Room 107 & 108<\/p>\n

Cedar Park: Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main St., 78613, San Gabriel Community Room<\/p>\n

Cedar Park:\u00a0LISD Support Services, 1900 Cougar Country Dr., 78613, Room 206<\/p>\n

Florence: Florence City Hall, 851 FM 970, 76527, Council Chambers<\/p>\n

Georgetown: Georgetown Fire Station #6, 6700 Williams Dr., 78633, Community Room<\/p>\n

Georgetown: Georgetown City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King\u00a0Jr. St., 78626, Community Room<\/p>\n

Georgetown: Georgetown\u00a0ISD Technology Bldg., 603 Lakeway Dr., 78628, Large Conference Room<\/p>\n

Georgetown: The Oaks Community Center – Sun City, 301\u00a0Del Webb Blvd., 78633, The Oaks Room<\/p>\n

Georgetown: East View High School, 4490 E University Ave.,78626, Gym Foyer<\/p>\n

Hutto:\u00a0Hutto City Hall, 500 W Live Oak St.,78634, Council Chambers<\/p>\n

Jarrell: Cool Water MUD, 401 Fighting Seabees Run, 76537, Clubhouse<\/p>\n

Leander: Leander Park Apartments, 14801 Ronald Reagan Blvd. Bldg. 10, 78641, Clubhouse<\/p>\n

Leander:\u00a0Leander Senior Activity Center, 709 Municipal Dr., 78641, Election Room<\/p>\n

Liberty Hill: Liberty Hill\u00a0ISD Gym Annex, 301 Forrest St., 78642, Annex Gym<\/p>\n

Round Rock: Allen R.\u00a0Baca Center, 301 W Bagdad Ave. Bldg. 2, 78664, Meeting Room 3<\/p>\n

Round Rock: Brushy Creek Community Center, 16318 Great Oaks Dr., 78681, Maple Room<\/p>\n

Round Rock: Sleep Inn & Suites, 1980 S\u00a0IH 35, 78681, Meeting Room<\/p>\n

Round Rock: Wilco Jester Annex, 1801\u00a0E Old Settlers Blvd., 78664, Anderson & Harrell Community Room<\/p>\n

Round Rock: Wilco Round Rock Annex, 211 Commerce\u00a0Cv., 78664, East Conference Room<\/p>\n

Taylor: Taylor City Hall, 400 Porter St., 76574, Auditorium<\/p>\n

Bastrop County early voting locations, times<\/p>\n

Bastrop County early voting will be open for the following dates and times:<\/p>\n

Monday, Oct. 19\u00a0\u2013 Friday, Oct. 23: 8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday,\u00a0Oct. 24: 7 a.m. \u2013 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Sunday, Oct. 25: 9 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Bastrop County early voting locations:<\/p>\n

Bastrop County Courthouse Annex, 804 Pecan St. in Bastrop<\/p>\n

Smithville Recreation Center, 106\u00a0Royston St. in Smithville<\/p>\n

Bastrop County Cedar Creek Annex, 5785 FM 535 in Cedar Creek<\/p>\n

North\u00a0Bastrop County Community Annex, 702 Bull Run in Elgin<\/p>\n

What do I need to bring to vote in Texas?<\/p>\n

According to VoteTexas.Gov<\/a>, these are acceptable forms of photo ID to meet voting requirements:<\/p>\n

Texas election ID certificate<\/p>\n

U.S. citizenship certificate with photo<\/p>\n

Those who are unable to present one of the forms of ID listed above may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration<\/a> at 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

Sign up for the Daily Briefing from the Austin American-Statesman. Start your day with the must-read headlines from Austin’s most trusted news source.<\/a><\/p>\n

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