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Voting On Election Day

Voting in person on Election Day in Bexar County

Election Day voting

Bexar County is a vote center county, which means on Election Day, you can vote at any open location in the county, not just your assigned precinct. Pick the center closest to home, work, or your kid’s school.

Next Election Day

November 3, 2026 General Election

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 7 AM – 7 PM

The general election for Texas statewide offices, the U.S. Congress, the state Legislature, and local races, plus any state constitutional amendments. Every registered Bexar County voter can take part.

  • Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026
  • Polls open7 AM to 7 PM
  • LocationsAny open vote center countywide

How vote centers work

Bexar County moved to countywide voting years ago. It’s one of the biggest changes to how Election Day works.

The old way

Precinct-only voting

You used to be assigned to one specific neighborhood polling place. Show up at the wrong location and you couldn’t vote there, or you had to cast a provisional ballot.

The way it works now

Countywide vote centers

Walk into any open vote center across Bexar County and cast your ballot. The system pulls up the correct ballot for your address automatically.

Voting on Election Day in 3 steps

1

Pick any open center

Use the map or list below. Close to home, near your office, by your kid’s school: whatever works. If you’re in line by 7 PM, you get to vote.

2

Show your ID

Bring one of the 7 accepted photo IDs. Don’t have one? You can sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and show another document instead.

3

Cast your ballot

The system loads the correct general-election ballot for your registered address. Every voter gets the same ballot of races and any state propositions. You don’t pick a party.

Who can vote on Election Day

You’re eligible to vote on November 3, 2026 if:

  • You are a U.S. citizen and a Bexar County resident.
  • You are 18 or older on Election Day (17-year-olds who turn 18 by November 3, 2026 could register before the October 5 deadline).
  • You are registered to vote in Bexar County. The deadline to register for this election was October 5, 2026.
  • You are not currently serving a felony sentence (including parole or supervision). Texans regain voting rights automatically after completing their sentence.
  • You have not been declared mentally incapacitated by a court with respect to voting.

Find a vote center

Three ways to find the center that works for you. Use whichever is easiest. All three use the same official Bexar County list.

1. Map view

Click a pin to see the address and get directions. Map is maintained by Plan Your Vote SA from the official Bexar County Elections list. Open the full map in a new tab →

Official PDF list

Print-friendly one-page list of every vote center and address.

View on Bexar County →

Check your address

Verify your registration and confirm you’re still a Bexar County voter.

Look up my registration →

2. Searchable list of all 296 vote centers

Type a street, ZIP code, or city to filter the list as you type.

296 vote centers shown

No vote centers match your search. Try a different word, or check the map above.

List current for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Bexar County Elections updates the official list before each election.

What to bring

Texas requires a photo ID to vote in person. Here’s the full list of what counts, plus what to do if you don’t have one.

Accepted photo IDs

7 forms of photo ID that work

You only need one. The name on the ID should be “substantially similar” to the name on your voter registration.

Don’t have any of the above?

You can still vote with a Reasonable Impediment Declaration

If you can’t reasonably get one of the 7 photo IDs, Texas lets you sign a declaration at the polling place and show an alternate document that proves who you are. Your ballot counts the same as everyone else’s.

Acceptable alternate documents

  • Valid voter registration certificate
  • Certified birth certificate (original, not a copy)
  • Current utility bill (electric, gas, water, phone)
  • Bank statement
  • Government check, paycheck, or other government document with your name and address

What the declaration covers

You check one reason: lack of transportation, disability or illness, lack of a birth certificate or other documents needed to get a photo ID, work schedule, family responsibilities, lost or stolen ID, or ID applied-for but not yet received.

At the polls

What to expect when you walk in, what services are available, and what to do if something goes wrong.

What happens when you arrive

  1. 1

    Check in

    Show your photo ID at the check-in table. A poll worker confirms you’re registered in Bexar County and prints a ballot code for your address.

  2. 2

    Get your ballot

    You’ll be handed a ballot card (or PIN) that loads your local ballot, with the right city, school district, and special-district races.

  3. 3

    Mark your ballot

    Step into a booth and make your selections on the ballot-marking device. Take your time. There’s no clock. Look it over before you confirm.

  4. 4

    Print & review

    The machine prints a paper ballot showing your choices. Read it. If anything looks wrong, you can spoil it and start over.

  5. 5

    Cast your ballot

    Feed the printed ballot into the scanner. Grab your “I Voted” sticker on the way out.

Services available at every vote center

Accessibility

Every Bexar County vote center is wheelchair-accessible and equipped with accessible ballot-marking devices that include:

  • Large-text and high-contrast screens
  • Audio ballot with headphones
  • Sip-and-puff and paddle controllers
  • Adjustable booth height

Language assistance

Ballots are available in English and Spanish at every center. Texas law also lets you bring any adult interpreter of your choice (a family member, friend, or neighbor) as long as they’re not your employer or union officer.

Poll workers fluent in Spanish are assigned to centers based on demand.

Curbside voting

If you are physically unable to enter the polling place without help, or entering could harm your health, you can vote from your car.

Park in a designated curbside spot and a poll worker will bring a portable ballot-marking device to you. No appointment needed. Just flag down a worker or have someone let them know.

Your rights as a voter

You cannot be turned away if…

  • You are in line by 7 PM. Stay in line and you’ll get to vote.
  • Your name isn’t on the list but you believe you’re registered. Ask for a provisional ballot.
  • Your name on your ID isn’t identical to your registration. It just needs to be “substantially similar.”
  • You need help reading or marking your ballot. A poll worker or your own chosen interpreter can assist.
  • You made a mistake on your ballot. You can spoil it and get a fresh one (up to 3 times).

Common questions

Answers to what Bexar County voters ask most about Election Day.

Can I really vote at any vote center?

Yes. Bexar County is a vote center county, so any open Election Day location will work, no matter where in the county you live. The system automatically loads your correct local ballot from your registration address.

What if I get to the polling place at 6:58 PM and there’s a long line?

Stay in line. Texas law requires poll workers to let anyone in line at 7 PM finish voting. The doors may close, but the line keeps moving until the last person has cast a ballot.

My driver license shows a different address than my registration. Can I still vote?

Yes. The address on your ID doesn’t have to match. Texas only requires that the name be “substantially similar.” If your address changed within Bexar County and you didn’t update your registration, you can still vote, and you should update your address afterward.

If you moved to Bexar County from a different Texas county after the October 5 registration deadline, you’ll need to vote in your previous county this election. You can update your registration for future elections.

What if my name isn’t on the list at the polling place?

Ask for a provisional ballot. You’ll fill out an affidavit and cast a ballot that’s set aside for review. Bexar County Elections then verifies your registration status. If you were indeed registered, your ballot is counted. You can check your provisional ballot status after Election Day at the Bexar County Elections office.

Can I take my phone into the voting booth?

You can bring your phone in to reference a list of candidates or a sample ballot, including the Plan Your Vote SA ballot guide. What you can’t do: take photos or video inside the polling place, make phone calls, or use it to communicate with someone during voting. Silence it before you walk in.

Can I wear a campaign shirt or hat to vote?

No. Texas prohibits electioneering within 100 feet of a polling place entrance. That includes clothing, buttons, or signs that support or oppose a candidate, party, or measure on the ballot. If you show up wearing campaign gear, a poll worker will ask you to cover it, remove it, or turn it inside out.

Do I need to take time off work to vote?

Texas employers must give you paid time off to vote on Election Day unless you have at least 2 consecutive hours outside of your work shift while polls are open (7 AM – 7 PM). So if you work 8–5, you already have 2 hours after work, so no paid leave is required. If your shift doesn’t leave you 2 hours, your employer must give you paid time off.

Can I bring my kids?

Yes. Texas law allows you to bring your children into the voting booth. Many parents use this as a teaching moment. Poll workers are used to it and generally welcome young visitors.

What happens to my provisional ballot?

After Election Day, Bexar County Elections reviews every provisional ballot. Common reasons they’re accepted: name wasn’t on the list but you were registered, your registration transfer was still processing, or you brought acceptable ID within 6 days of Election Day.

You can check the status of your provisional ballot starting about 10 days after Election Day by contacting Bexar County Elections at 210-335-VOTE.