We made it to Election Day, y’all. If you didn’t make it out to the polls during early voting, no problem! Here’s everything you need to know if you’re voting today:
⏰ Polls Are Open All Day
Voting is open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. throughout Travis County. Not sure if you’re registered? Check online.
🗳️ There Are Dozens of Voting Sites
In Travis County, you can vote anywhere with a “vote here/aqui” sign. You do not have to vote at a particular spot based on your address.
Voting centers are located all over Travis County. The Travis County Clerk has a list of locations and a map online.
One voting kicks off, you can check wait times on the Travis County Clerk website.
🪪 Don’t Forget Your ID
Texas requires voters to bring one of seven forms of identification to the polls to be able to vote. Make sure to bring one of the following:
- Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
- Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
- Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
- Texas 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 (book or card)
👀 All Eyes Are on Prop Q
Austin voters will decide whether or not to raise property taxes today. The tax increase is called Proposition Q and is expected to raise $110 million to help with the city’s $6.3 billion budget if passed.
The measure has proven controversial and we heard arguments from both sides on City Cast Austin:
You’ll see 17 proposed amendments to the Texas constitution on your ballot, too.
- Amendments include: A ban on "death taxes," a ban on capital gains taxes, and a measure to let judges deny bail to people accused of some serious crimes.
- Check out this voter guide for a detailed list of all of the amendments.
🗳️ Happy voting!
