When is the last day to vote in Texas, how can you register yourself and what do you need to cast your ballot?

October 30 was the final day of early voting in Texas, and Harris County and voters have one more chance to cast their ballots before Election Day on Tuesday, November 3. The next opportunity to cast a ballot in person is Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, when polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. statewide. If you are a registered voter, you may vote early at any early voting location in the county where they are registered. The hours differ by county, with main early voting sites required to be open at least 12 consecutive hours on weekdays during the final week of early voting.

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What is the last day to vote in Texas?

Though the polling stations closing Friday evening, Oct. 30, voters still have the chance to cast their vote on November 3, 2026 on Tuesday. Eligible Texans who haven't voted yet can cast their ballot on Nov. 3. Polling locations will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m, VoteTexas said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. More than 7.5 million Texans have already voted during the early voting period, with some counties still finalizing reporting.


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The state and county election officials are urging Texans to take advantage of the remaining early voting hours to avoid expected lines next Tuesday. In most Texas counties, registered voters can cast their ballot at any early voting site within their county of registration.

How to register vote in Texas?

Polling place hours vary by county. Voters can locate their nearest early voting site by checking their county election office website or using the "Am I Registered" portal on the Texas Secretary of State website. To double-check registration status, verify precinct lines, or report voting issues, visit VoteTexas.gov, contact your local county election clerk, or call the Secretary of State's toll-free election line at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683).

What do you need to vote in Texas?

It is mandatory for voters to bring an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Texas driver’s license, state-issued ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. Those without one of the listed forms of photo ID may still vote after signing a reasonable impediment declaration and presenting supporting documentation.

The Texas Secretary of State has urged Texas voters to confirm their registration status and locate polling places at VoteTexas.gov or through their county elections office. No early voting will be available over the weekend. In-person voting resumes on Election Day. Officials have requested residents who have not yet voted to make a plan for today or for Election Day to ensure their ballots are counted.

More than 19 million registered voters in Texas are eligible to cast their ballots in the election. Key statewide contests include the U.S. Senate race, featuring Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, and the gubernatorial contest between Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Gina Hinojosa, alongside several other state and local races.