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Texas Election Day 2026: Polling locations, voting hours, sample ballots and voter ID requirements

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FOX 26 Houston
2026 Elections
Published November 3, 2026 7:19 AM CST
Published November 3, 2026 7:19 AM CST

The Brief

    • Texas polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 3.
    • Voters can find county-specific polling locations and sample ballots across Houston and Southeast Texas.
    • Texas requires acceptable identification to vote in person, with alternative documentation options for eligible voters.

HOUSTON - Election Day is here, and polls are open in Texas! Here's everything you need to know before you get out and vote in Southeast Texas. 

When are the polls open for primaries?

Polls are open across the state from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Once the polls close for the day, official counts will begin to decide winners. 

How do I find my voting place?

In order to find your polling location, follow these steps:

  • Visit VoteTexas.gov and enter your details to find your polling location.
  • You can also contact your local county election office to get information about your polling location and anything else voting-related. Do a simple online search for "[Your County] elections."
  • If you have your voter registration card, it should include your polling location. Locations can sometimes change — be sure to double-check this with one of the other options before you get out the door.
  • We have a list of Southeast Texas voting locations below.

Southeast Texas polling locations

Southeast Texas sample ballots

Find out what's on your ballot before you head to the polls.

Do I need an ID to vote?

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:

  • Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
  • Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
  • Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
  • Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
  • United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph
  • United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
  • United States Passport (book or card)

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:

  • Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and address, including the voter’s voter registration certificate
  • Copy of or original current utility bill
  • Copy of or original bank statement
  • Copy of or original government check
  • Copy of or original paycheck
  • 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’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document)

Can you vote with an expired ID?

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.

For voters 70 and older, your photo ID can be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise okay.

How to report voting issues

If you have problems or questions, you can call the Secretary of State’s toll-free election hotline at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683) or email elections@sos.texas.gov. 

To file a formal complaint, download the complaint form here. It can be submitted by mail, fax, or email.

The Source: The information in this article comes from various county election offices and the Texas Secretary of State website. 

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