Can you wear a Trump or Harris shirt while voting in Texas? Here’s what the law says
Many Texans will head to the polls this week as early voting has begun ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.
Several key races are on the ballot, including the U.S. presidential and Texas U.S. Senate elections. For a full guide on local Tarrant County elections, visit the Star-Telegram’s guide here.
For those voting in-person during early voting or Election Day, there are certain rules about what people can wear to the polls. Here’s what to know:
Can you wear a Donald Trump of Kamala Harris shirt to the polls?
No, Texans are not allowed to wear a shirt referencing Donald Trump or Kamala Harris campaigns.
Texas Election Code section 61.010 states that a person is not allowed to wear political regalia while voting at the polls. This includes shirts, hats, bracelets, and any other piece of clothing.
“A person may not wear a badge, insignia, emblem, or other similar communicative device relating to a candidate, measure, or political party appearing on the ballot, or to the conduct of the election, in the polling place or within 100 feet of any outside door through which a voter may enter the building in which the polling place is located,” the law states.
If a person commits the offense, it’s a Class C misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine up to $500.
