Early voting in Texas begins Oct. 21 and runs through Nov. 1. Here’s what you need to know about the process and upcoming deadlines. Each county offers multiple locations for early voting. Tarrant County currently has 51 public voting sites, ranging from town halls and college campuses to community centers and libraries.

Early voting in the 2024 elections will start on Oct. 21 in Texas and run through Nov. 1, ahead of a Nov. 5 Election Day. Harris County has not yet published its full list of voting sites for this election.

Compiled by UnidosUS and BSP Research, the polling data shows that 26% of Latinos in Texas say they’ll vote in their first presidential election this year.

In 1987, Texas became the first state to allow early voting, increasing the opportunity to cast an in-person ballot before election day. Voting by mail also is available to certain Texans. In Texas, all registered voters can cast a ballot during the early voting period without giving a reason.

With the 2024 general election fast approaching on Nov. 5, many Americans will look to vote early to avoid Election Day lines and potential confusion.

State election officials have purged names from the voter rolls. Here’s how to make sure you’re not one of them (and what to do if you are).