Legal FAQs

Can I vote anywhere in Texas?

Voting

Chapter 11 of the Texas Election Code sets out requirements for where a voter can cast their ballot in person.

A voter must only vote in the election precinct where the person lives according to Section 11.003 of the Texas Election Code. If a voter accidentally votes in the wrong precinct, their votes may still be valid unless the voter intentionally gave false information to register. See Section 11.005 for details.

Can I vote anywhere in my county?

If you are voting on Election Day, you can vote at any voting location in your county if your county participates in the Countywide Polling Place Program. Many larger counties throughout Texas are approved to use this program.

If your county does not participate, then you must vote in your assigned precinct. If you have questions, you can reach out to your county's Elections Office for help.

Early voters may vote at any early voting location in their county.

See the Where's My Polling Place? section of the Texas Secretary of State's Voting in Person guide for details.

What if I recently moved?

There is an exception for registered voters who move to another election precinct in the same county. These voters can vote in the election precinct of their previous home until their registration becomes effective in their new precinct, according to Section 11.004.

If you moved to a different county in Texas, you must update your registration in your new county before the registration deadline in order to vote in your new county. Election Code Section 15.021 requires a voter to update their information if they move.

If you moved to a new county after the registration deadline, you will need to visit your old county to vote in person.

A "limited ballot" is another option for voters who have moved to a new county after the registration deadline has passed, but this procedure is only available during the early voting period. See Chapter 112 for more information about voting with a limited ballot.