Here’s what to bring and what to leave at home when you head to the polls in Tarrant County
Here’s what to bring and not bring to the polls when you vote on Nov. 5 in Tarrant County.
When you get to the polls, have a form of identification handy. Accepted forms of voter ID are:
- Texas driver’s license
- Texas election identification certificate
- Texas personal identification card
- Texas handgun license
- U.S. military identification card containing the person’s photograph
- U.S. citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph
- U.S. passport (book or card)
Voters without one of the above forms of identification can submit a reasonable impediment declaration along with an alternative form of identification, such as a utility bill, original paycheck, bank statement, government check or voter registration certificate.
There are several things not to bring to the polls when you go to vote, according to the Secretary of State’s office.
- Voters cannot wear apparel related to a candidate, ballot measure or political party (even if they’re not on the ballot) within 100 feet of a polling place.
- Cell phones, cameras, tablets, laptops and audio recorders cannot be used within 100 feet of a voting station.
- Only licensed peace officers can carry handguns at polling places.
This story was originally published November 1, 2024 at 6:00 AM.
Eleanor Dearman
Fort Worth Star-Telegram