Harris CountyPlain-language guide
How to vote in Harris County
The facts, with sources
Early voting runs October 19 to October 30, 2026: Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, October 25, noon to 7 p.m.
Source: click2houston.comElection Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Source: harrisvotes.comHarris County posts estimated wait times for every vote center.
Source: app.harrisvotes.com
Before you go
Photo ID to bring when voting in person in Texas
- Texas Driver License
- Texas Election Identification Certificate
- Texas Personal ID Card
- Texas License to Carry a Handgun
- U.S. Military ID with photo
- U.S. Citizenship Certificate with photo
- U.S. Passport (book or card)
Ages 18 to 69: the ID can be expired up to four years. Age 70 or older: it can be expired for any length of time. If you cannot present one of these and have a valid reason, you can use a supporting form of ID and sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration.