Early voting for the November Constitutional Amendment Election kicks off today across the state.
“I encourage voters to take full advantage of the convenience of voting early,” said Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos. “I also want to remind voters that there is still a requirement to present a photo ID when voting in person.”
Texas’ photo ID requirement is in effect.
To cast a ballot in person, voters should present one following forms of photo identification:
? • Texas Driver’s License–issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS)
? • Texas Personal Identification Card–issued by DPS
? • Texas Concealed 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–issued by the U.S. government
? • Election Identification Certificate–issued free by DPS
Texans without an approved form of identification can apply for a free Election Identification Certificate at a state driver’s license office, EIC mobile stations or alternate approved locations. Locations for all of the above can be found here: http://bit.ly/1Ptm5lV.
If a citizen needs a certified copy of a birth certificate in order to obtain an Election Identification Certificate, that birth certificate can be obtained for free. More information about obtaining a free birth certificate for purposes of obtaining a free Election Identification Certificate is available.
Voters can contact their county elections office to locate the most convenient polling place, or they can follow the links at www.votetexas.gov. During Early Voting, polling place times will vary from county to county.
Information on the seven Constitutional Amendments on ballots can be found here: http://bit.ly/1hNhTPl.
Early voting continues through the end of the month. Election Day is Nov. 3.