Election coverage
What Time Do Polls Open in Texas?
Texas Election Day polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early-voting hours vary by date and location. Use official Texas and county resources to verify where and when to vote.
Quick answer
The practical answer
On Election Day, Texas polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Early-voting hours are not one statewide schedule: they vary by date and location, so confirm the current hours through the Texas My Voter Portal or your county election office before you go.
Updated September 1, 2026
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Election Day hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
VoteTexas states that Election Day polling places in Texas are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Local election officials determine the specific polling locations, so verify the address as well as the hours before traveling.
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Early-voting hours vary
Texas does not use one universal set of early-voting hours for every location and every day. VoteTexas directs voters to official local information for the dates, locations and hours that apply in their county.
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Verify the schedule close to the election
Election schedules and locations can change between elections. Check the official voter portal or county election authority near the time you plan to vote rather than relying on an old sample ballot, social post or search-result snippet.
Fast answers
Frequently asked questions
What time do Texas polls open on Election Day?+
Texas Election Day polling places open at 7:00 a.m.
What time do Texas polls close on Election Day?+
Texas Election Day polling places close at 7:00 p.m.
Are early-voting hours the same everywhere in Texas?+
No. Early-voting hours vary by date and location. Confirm the current schedule through the Texas My Voter Portal or your county election office.
Reference notes
Voting logistics sources and methodology
Sources
- VoteTexas — Where's my polling place?Official Texas Secretary of State guidance for polling locations and Election Day hours.
- Texas My Voter PortalOfficial voter-specific polling and election information.
- Texas county election officesOfficial local election authority directory.
Methodology
This page summarizes current Texas voting logistics from official Texas Secretary of State and county-election resources. It does not determine an individual's eligibility, ballot, identification outcome or polling assignment; voter-specific details should be confirmed with the official voter portal or local election authority.
Last verified
September 1, 2026. Verify voter-specific and local details again near the election because locations, hours and election administration details can change.