Vote – Access Education RRISD

If you print out your personalized ballot to use at the polls (what a great idea!), make sure all the races on your screen get printed. You may have to shrink the document in your printer settings for everything to print out on standard paper.

Vote like a Pro! Tip #3: Bring your ID.

There are lots of Voter ID options, plus ways to vote without a photo ID.

The address on your photo ID does NOT have to match the one on your voter registration.

If you’re under 70 years old, your ID can be up to four years expired. If you’re at least 70 years old, there’s no limit to how expired your ID can be.

Vote like a Pro! Tip #4: Know when and where you are voting & mark it on your calendar.

You may vote at any polling place that is within your county of residence.
Voting days, times, and locations vary by county and change every election.

Travis County | Williamson County

If you’re in line when the polls close, stay in line to vote.

More Pro Tips

Are you unable to go inside the polling place without needing assistance or injuring your health?

Curbside voting is a great option in this case. it takes a bit longer to vote curbside, so allow extra time. when you arrive, look for the curbside voting signs at your polling place and park there. If nobody is outside, you can call the number below to let them know you wish to vote curbside.
Travis County: (512) 854-4996 or (512) 238-VOTE (8683)
Williamson County: (512) 943-1630

In the hospital on Election Day? Click to learn about Emergency Ballot by Mail.

Did you move within your county?

You can STILL vote a full ballot if you haven’t updated your voter registration with your new address yet! When the check-in clerk asks, “Do you still live on [your old street]?”, answer honestly. They’ll ask if you want to update your address. If you do (it’s not required), say “yes” – and provide the new address. They’ll ask you to sign a form, and you’ll vote at your old address. That’s it!

Do you have a ballot by mail at home, but you’d rather vote in person?

If you’re voting in person, bring your mail ballot with you, so the election workers can cancel it.

Vote like a Pro! Tip #5: Make sure your mail-in ballot counts.

The USPS has made changes that could prevent your ballot from being postmarked the day you mail it. Visit a USPS location in person to request a free, manual (local) postmark, and mail your ballot as early as possible to ensure that your vote counts.

Already voted by mail? Track your mail ballot with the Texas Secretary of State’s office to see if it was received and counted!

Changed your mind and want to vote in person?

If you’re voting in person, bring your mail ballot with you, so the election workers can cancel it.

Are you eligible to vote by mail this election? Click here to find out.

You are eligible for Ballot By Mail (BBM) in Texas ONLY IF one or more of the following applies to you:

You’ll be out of town the entire time between October 19 – 30 and on November 3

You’re pregnant, and your due date is three weeks before or after Election Day

You’re temporarily or permanently disabled

You’re at least 65 years old

You’re confined in jail but are still eligible to vote

If eligible, you must apply to receive a ballot by mail (BBM) and your county clerk must receive your application for BBM on or before the office closes on Friday, October 23. If you miss this deadline, you will need to vote in person. BBM applications and info by county: Travis County | Williamson County

When you submit your mail-in ballot, remember that your ID numbers go UNDER the flap of the carrier envelope. Put both your ID number AND the last 4 digits of your SSN there, just to be safe.

Vote like a Pro! Tip #6: Know your rights.

If you are told you cannot vote, that you must vote a provisional ballot, or that your ballot by mail (BBM) vote won’t be counted – always verify with voter protection.

If you are trying to vote in person, politely explain to the poll worker that you want to verify with Texas Voter Protection, and ask them to save your place in line while you step outside the polling place to use your phone. Once outside the polling place, visit https://texasvoterprotection.org/ or call 1-866-687-8683 (OUR VOTE). Voter assistance is available in multiple languages.

Vote like a Pro! Tip #7: Vote the whole ballot to fight for our schools!

High-quality public schools that serve every student are only possible through effective pro-public education leadership at the federal, state, county and local levels. School-district elections are at the end of your ballot, but all the races – from Senator to Judge to Trustee and beyond – are somehow connected to supporting (or NOT supporting) public education.