In-person, Early Voting Begins Oct. 20 and Goes Through Oct. 31





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*Texas Secretary of State
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*For Immediate Distribution*                 
October 17, 2025                     




Contact: Alicia Pierce
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*Secretary of State Jane Nelson Shares Important Reminders about Early Voting *

*I"n-person, Early Voting Begins Oct. 20 and Goes Through Oct. 31"*





AUSTIN —Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that in-person, early voting starts Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31 for the Nov. 4 Election.  

“Early voting is an opportunity to cast your ballot ahead of Election Day at a time and place that may be more convenient for you,” said Secretary Nelson. “Whether you decide to vote early or wait until Election Day, now is a good time to make a plan.” 

During early voting, Texans can vote at any polling location in their county of registration.  

*What’s on the Ballot* 

Statewide, eligible voters will weigh in on 17 proposed amendments [ [link removed] ] to the state constitution. Many Texans will also have the opportunity to vote in local and special elections. 

An analysis of each proposed constitutional amendment is available to the public through the Texas Legislative Council at tlc.texas.gov/publications [ [link removed] ]. 

*VoteTexas.gov* 

Texans can find information about how to vote in person and what to bring to the polls at VoteTexas.gov, [ [link removed] ] the state’s official online voting resource. Voters can also check their registration status through this website.  

*Voter ID Requirements* 

Under Texas law, voters who possess one of the seven acceptable forms of photo ID must present that ID at the polls when voting in person. The acceptable forms of photo ID are: 


* Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) 

* Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS 

* Texas Handgun License issued by DPS 

* Texas Election Identification Certificate 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) 

Voters who do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the seven approved forms of photo ID may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration (PDF) [ [link removed] ] at the polls and present an alternative form of ID, such as a utility bill, bank statement, government check or a voter registration certificate [ [link removed] ]. 

*Cell Phones and Other Devices* 

Under Texas law, [ [link removed] ] the use of wireless communications devices within a room in which voting is taking place is not permitted. Voters may bring written notes or voter guides with them into the polling location.  

*Voting By Mail* 

While early voting in person begins Oct. 20, some Texans qualify to vote by mail. You may vote by mail if you are: 


* 65 years of age or older on Election Day 

* Sick or disabled 

* Expecting to give birth within three weeks of Election Day 

* Absent from your county of registration during the Early Voting period and on Election Day  

Applications for ballot by mail must be received, not postmarked, by county early voting clerks [ [link removed] ] on or before Oct. 24.  

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