Texas election officials generally encourage folks to cast their votes early to avoid long lines on Election Day.
2016 elections
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Politics
In Texas, early voting begins in extraordinary election season
On Nov. 8, Texans will finally find out what impact Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has had on their reliably Republican state.
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Guides
Texplainer: What ID do I need to bring to vote?
Hey, Texplainer: When I show up to the polls to vote, do I need my photo ID?
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Politics
Texas voters: Tell us about your experience in the 2016 election
Did you have any trouble voting? What does the 2016 election mean to you? We want to hear from you.
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Guides
Texplainer: What are the rules for poll watchers?
Hey Texplainer: I hear that a poll watcher may be lingering nearby while I vote. What does Texas law say they can and cannot do?
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How Texas could be undercounting its voting age population
The voting-age population figure being used by the Texas secretary of state’s office to calculate registration and turnout percentages may be off the mark.
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Politics
Texas Congressman echoes Trump: Hillary Clinton “has done some nasty things”
“I think sometimes a lady needs to be told when she’s being nasty,” U.S. Rep. Brian Babin told radio host Alan Colmes Thursday.
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Texans and the Trump effect
In the Roundup: Donald Trump gave the American public a cliffhanger, Democrat Hillary Clinton buys airtime in reliably red Texas, and down-ballot candidates monitor the impact of having Trump at the top of the ticket.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expects “peaceful transition” in November
Donald Trump’s top supporter in Texas said Thursday he expects a “peaceful transition” of power in November as the Republican presidential nominee continued to decline to say he would accept the outcome of the election.
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Criminal Justice
5 times Trump and Clinton touched on Texas issues in the presidential debates
Here are five moments from the back-and-forth at the presidential debates that highlight Texas issues.
