Texas voters get nearly two weeks to cast ballots on their own schedule. Early voting runs through Halloween, giving you plenty of time to vote when it works for YOU—not when Election Day chaos decides for you.
Why Early Voting Beats November 4
Walk in. Vote. Walk out. No waiting behind 50 neighbors who all showed up at 6 p.m. No wondering if that afternoon meeting will run late. No scrambling to make it before 7 p.m.
And here’s the bonus: once you vote, those campaign texts stop. The mailers stop. The robocalls stop. Done.
Early voting runs statewide from October 20-31. Every county in Texas participates, and you can vote at any early voting location in your county—not just your assigned precinct.
What You’re Voting On
Seventeen constitutional amendments appear on every Texas ballot this November. These amendments decide major issues that affect your wallet, your water supply, your property taxes, and your kids’ schools.
The ballot covers everything from billions in property tax cuts to funding for water infrastructure, parental rights, and border security. Some amendments raise homestead exemptions. Others ban future taxes. Several deal with how judges get disciplined.
Every amendment needs a simple majority to pass and become part of the Texas Constitution.
Property Tax Relief Takes Center Stage
More than half the amendments tackle taxes. Here’s what you’ll decide:
Proposition 13 raises your homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 on school district taxes—meaning lower property tax bills for homeowners across Texas.
Proposition 11 increases exemptions from $10,000 to $60,000 for seniors and people with disabilities on school taxes.
Proposition 2 bans any future state capital gains tax, protecting investment income permanently.
Proposition 8 prevents the state from ever imposing inheritance or estate taxes.
Proposition 9 exempts certain business equipment and machinery from property taxes.
Proposition 10 gives temporary tax exemptions to homeowners repairing fire damage.
Several other propositions provide targeted tax relief for veterans’ surviving spouses, border counties with security infrastructure, and agricultural feed retailers.
Water, Education, and Healthcare Funding
Proposition 4 dedicates ongoing sales tax revenue to the Texas Water Fund, supporting long-term water infrastructure projects. Texas needs an estimated $154 billion by 2050 for water supply and leaky pipe repairs.
Proposition 1 creates permanent funding for Texas State Technical Colleges to expand workforce training programs.
Proposition 14 establishes a $3 billion Dementia Prevention and Research Institute to study Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and related conditions.
Other Key Amendments
Proposition 15 adds constitutional language affirming parents’ fundamental right to direct their children’s education and upbringing.
Proposition 16 clarifies that only U.S. citizens can vote in Texas elections—codifying what’s already state law.
Proposition 3 allows judges to deny bail for defendants charged with violent felonies like murder, rape, and human trafficking.
Proposition 12 reforms how the State Commission on Judicial Conduct operates when investigating and disciplining judges.
Where to Vote
Check your county elections website for early voting locations near you. Most counties offer multiple locations during early voting, and you can vote at any of them—not just your assigned Election Day precinct.
Hours vary by county, but many locations stay open late during the final week (October 27-31) to accommodate working voters. Some counties offer weekend voting on October 25-26.
Find your county’s specific locations, hours, and sample ballot online. Search “[Your County] Texas early voting locations” or visit your county elections website directly.
What to Bring
Texas requires one of these seven photo IDs to vote in person:
- Texas Driver License
- Texas Election Identification Certificate
- Texas Personal Identification Card
- Texas Handgun License
- U.S. Military ID Card
- U.S. Citizenship Certificate with photo
- U.S. Passport
Your ID must be current or expired for no more than four years if you’re 18-69. If you’re 70 or older, expired IDs work regardless of expiration date.
Don’t have acceptable photo ID? Sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and bring supporting documentation. Your county elections office has details on alternative options.
Do Your Homework First
Seventeen amendments mean seventeen decisions. Review your sample ballot before you vote so you’re not reading dense constitutional language in the voting booth.
Your county elections website has sample ballots showing exactly what appears on your ballot. Many news organizations published plain-language guides explaining each proposition.
Decide your votes at home with coffee in hand. Then voting takes five minutes instead of twenty.
Vote Now, Thank Yourself Later
Pick a day this week or next. Drive to your closest early voting location. Walk in, vote, walk out.
Then spend November 4 doing literally anything else.
Statewide Election Information
Early Voting Period: October 20-31, 2025
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
On the Ballot: 17 proposed constitutional amendments (plus local measures in some areas)
Voter Registration Deadline: October 6, 2025 (already passed)
More Information: Check your voter registration: VoteTexas.gov Find your county elections office: Search “[Your County] Texas elections” View proposed amendments: Texas Secretary of State website Review voter ID requirements: VoteTexas.gov
