Texas Voting Guide: What You Need to Know

AUSTIN, Texas – With the 2024 election just weeks away, we've put together a voting guide for people in Travis County and surrounding areas, as well as all Texans.

Below are the election dates you should know, details about where you can vote, and links to ballots.

Am I registered as a voter?

The easiest way to check your voter registration status is to visit the Foreign Minister website.

The Am I registered? The portal on the website allows you to submit your identifying information, such as a Texas driver's license number or birth information.

You will find out immediately whether you are registered to vote. The portal also tells you your polling station and early voting locations.

How to register to vote in Texas

If you're not registered, the process is all about appointments.

To vote in the November presidential election, your registration must be postmarked by October 7th.

Paper applications can be picked up at libraries, post offices, and even many high schools. You can also fill out an informal application online.

You must print the completed application and mail it to your county's voter registration office by the deadline.

To receive your voter registration application, click here.

Important dates for the presidential election in November 2024

Monday, October 7th – Last day to register to vote in the November 2024 presidential election
Monday, October 21 – Early voting for the November 2024 presidential election begins
Friday, October 25th – Application deadline for postal voting for the November 2024 presidential election
Friday, November 1st – Early voting for the November 2024 presidential election ends
Tuesday, November 5th – 2024 General Election Day

Changes to Austin-area polling locations

Election Day is just over two months away and there will be some changes in the Austin area before November 5th that voters should be aware of.

Early voting dates and polling locations in Texas

Any registered voter can vote early in person. Early voting for the November 5, 2024 election begins October 21 and ends November 1.

There are more than 41 early voting polling locations in Travis County. The county has a website to help you find your nearest ballot drop box. To make it even more convenient for early voters, several polling stations will have extended opening hours on October 31st and November 1st. Further information can be found here.

To see what rules apply and to double check in your specific county, visit the Am I registered? Portal on the Foreign Minister's website during the early voting period. The locations where you can vote early are listed.

Early voting hours are typically 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but may vary depending on the day of the week and location.

Where do I choose? This is how you find your territory

The polling station assigned to you depends on where you live. Visit yours You can find the polling stations and sample ballots on the district's election website.

You can also find polling locations on Election Day by visiting here the state websitewhich will be populated with polling stations a few days before election day. Alternatively, you can also contact them Election official for state and county elections in your district.

If your county participates in the Countywide Polling Place Program (CWPP), you can vote at any location in your registration county.

The following Central Texas counties are eligible for statewide elections: Bastrop County, Bell County, Bexar County, Blanco County, Burnet County, Comal County, Hays County, Lee County, Milam County, Travis County and Williamson County.

If your county does not participate in the CWPP, you can only vote in your assigned voting district.

Texas purges voter rolls of over a million voters

Governor Abbott announced the removal of more than one million voters from the voter rolls in the state of Texas.

Find polling places in your county and try out ballots

FOX 7's Elections page also has a breakdown of some of the top issues Texans are voting on this election.

Central Texas counties are listed below in alphabetical order.