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    See the map of Election Day voting wait times for Central Texas counties

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    As Austin residents prepare to vote in the general election, they can search for the nearest polling places — and, in some counties, the polling places with the shortest wait times.

    About 100 of Texas’ 254 counties participate in the Countywide Polling Place Program, meaning registered voters can vote at any location in their county of residence. View these provinces here.

    While not all counties in the area track wait times, each county provides a map or list of voting locations.

    The polling stations are open on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    Election 2024: An ultimate Austin-area voter guide for Election Day on Tuesday in Texas

    View maps of wait times, voting locations and more information about Election Day when you go to the polls:

    Voting Wait Times and Locations in Travis County

    View the full list of voting locations: Where can Travis County residents vote on Election Day?

    Hays County voting wait times and locations

    View the full list of voting locations: Where can Hays County residents vote on Election Day?

    Wait times and locations for voting in Williamson County

    See list of voting locations: Where can Williamson County residents vote on Election Day?

    Election Day voting locations in surrounding counties near Austin

    Not every county offers voting wait times, but here is a list of where people can vote on Election Day in their registered county:

    What should I bring to vote in Texas?

    According to VoteTexas.Gov, these are acceptable forms of ID to meet voting requirements:

    • Texel driver’s license
    • Certificate of ID for Texas Elections
    • Texas personal identification card
    • Texas Pistol License
    • Certificate of US Citizenship with photo
    • US military ID card
    • American passport

    Those who are unable to produce one of the above-mentioned forms of identification can complete a declaration of reasonable impediment at the ballot box and present an alternative form of identification. This could be a utility bill, a bank statement, a check from the government or a voter registration certificate.

    Are cell phones allowed when voting at the polls?

    Texas law prohibits cell phones in the voting booth. An election judge can order people to deactivate or turn off the devices on site. Those who do not comply will be asked to leave.

    Survey viewers are also not allowed to have cell phones.

    “Individuals may not use wireless communications devices within 100 feet of polling places,” according to the Texas Secretary of State website. “In addition, persons may not use any mechanical or electronic devices to record sound or images within 100 feet of the polling stations.”

    Such devices include cell phones, cameras, tablet computers, laptops, and audio recorders.

    A polling station is the area where the voter marks the ballot paper.

    What are we voting for in Texas?

    In addition to voting for the next president, eligible Texans can vote for other officials at the local, state and federal levels.

    Here’s a look at what’s on the ballot, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website:

    • One U.S. Senator (the seat currently held by Ted Cruz)
    • One of the three members of the Railway Commission
    • Fifteen senators
    • Seven members of the State Board of Education
    • Three members of the Texas Supreme Court
    • Three members of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
    • Five Chief Justices and other judges for the Texas Courts of Appeals

    Lower level judges and local district offices will also appear on the ballot:

    • Various district judges, including in the criminal and family courts
    • County Courts-at-Law
    • Justices of the Peace
    • District attorneys
    • Provincial lawyers
    • Sheriffs
    • Agents
    • Tax advisors-recipients

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