With the March 3, 2026, primary election approaching, early voting begins February 17 and continues through February 27, giving Texas residents an opportunity to choose Republican or Democratic nominees for key federal, state, and local positions before the November general election.
In Dallas County, early voters have the flexibility to cast ballots at any county early voting center.
Operating hours vary: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from February 17 through February 20; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on February 21; noon to 6 p.m. on February 22; and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from February 23 to February 27.
To locate a convenient site, use the Dallas County Early Voting Location Finder, which details all centers and their addresses. For any inquiries about ballots, locations, or related issues, contact the county election office.
Texas primaries do not require party registration, but voters must select a party in the primary and may participate only in that party’s potential runoff. A candidate who garners more than half the votes proceeds to the general election against the opposing party’s winner. If no majority emerges, the two leading candidates advance to a May 26 runoff.
The ballot encompasses a broad array of races, as outlined by the Texas Secretary of State. Federally, voters will nominate for one U.S. Senate seat currently held by John Cornyn, along with all U.S. representatives in districts redrawn in 2025.
Statewide offices up for grabs include governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller of public accounts, commissioner of the general land office, commissioner of agriculture, and one railroad commissioner seat occupied by Jim Wright. Judicial positions feature four Texas Supreme Court members, three on the Court of Criminal Appeals, and three for the 15th Court of Appeals.
Regionally, the lineup includes eight State Board of Education members, 16 state senators by district, all 150 state representatives, several chief justices of the courts of appeals, and various regional court of appeals judges.
Local contests may vary by county, but often include county courts at law, justices of the peace, district clerks, county clerks, county treasurers, county surveyors, county commissioners for precincts 2 and 4, and various district judges handling criminal and family matters.
The Secretary of State’s office identifies counties permitting any-location voting on Election Day.
In-person voting demands one of seven approved photo IDs: a Texas driver’s license from the Department of Public Safety, Texas election identification certificate from DPS, Texas personal identification card from DPS, Texas handgun license from DPS, U.S. military ID with photo, U.S. citizenship certificate with photo, or U.S. passport. Addresses on IDs don’t need to match current residences.
Lacking an approved ID? Sign a “reasonable impediment” form and submit supporting documents like a birth certificate, voter registration certificate, or utility bill. Forgotten IDs allow provisional ballots, which count if proper documentation follows within six days.
