Tarrant County Polls Open for Nov. 3 Election

Tarrant County, Texas, prepares for the Nov. 3 General and Joint Election with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Registered voters in the county may cast their ballots at any Vote Center within Tarrant County boundaries. The Tarrant County Early Voting Center Finder lists all available locations and addresses for residents to locate their nearest site. The county election office remains the primary contact for questions regarding ballots or specific voting sites.

The U.S. Senate race features Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General who won the Republican primary, against James Talarico, a former Texas House member who defeated Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary. Both candidates are vying for the open Senate seat previously held by John Cornyn. Voters in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton counties can access sample ballots to review the specific measures and races on their ballots.

Texas law requires voters to present an acceptable form of photo identification when voting in person. Valid documents include a Texas Driver's License, Texas personal ID card, or United States passport issued by the Texas Department of Public Security or the U.S. government. Voters aged 18 to 69 must present an ID that is current or expired by no more than four years. Those aged 70 and older may use photo identification that has expired for any length of time, provided the document is otherwise valid.

Polling place rules restrict the use of electronic devices and political attire within the voting area. Voters may not use cell phones, cameras, or recording devices in the room where voting takes place, nor within 100 feet of a voting station. Political clothing related to a candidate or party is prohibited within the same 100-foot radius and must be removed or covered before entering the building. Children under 18 may accompany a parent voting in the state.

Anyone in line at 7 p.m. is permitted to cast a ballot. Voters who encounter issues can call the Secretary of State's toll-free hotline at 1-800-252-VOTE or email elections@sos.texas.gov. A formal complaint form is available for submission by mail, fax, or email for those wishing to document specific voting problems.