Ballots

The last day to register to vote is this Tuesday, Oct. 10. Here are important dates and information to know ahead of Election Day.

ERIC uses confidential data, including driver’s license information, to ensure voter registration information is up-to-date in all member states.

Some local leaders say they worry the changes violate state law, while residents who supported decriminalizing marijuana say the pushback disrespects democracy.

Even after vote counting ends, the midterms are not officially over until the results are certified. Election deniers who don't like the results may try to slow down or stop this step.

Citing thousands of complaints received throughout the midterm cycle, voter advocacy groups want the Texas Legislature to bolster voter protection and education measures, and revisit recently passed laws that empowered partisan poll watchers.

Federal monitors will be on the ground in Harris, Dallas and Waller counties on Election Day as part of the department’s regular deployment for major elections.

From election equipment to ballot counting and storage, Texas elections officials follow a long list of laws and procedures to ensure free and fair elections.

Proposition B takes center stage in November for Denton residents to determine if police should officially ignore instances of low-level marijuana possession, directed by a new city ordinance that seeks to bring common-sense cannabis reform to Denton.

Since the last presidential election, a variety of conspiracy theories around voting machines have emerged. With the 2022 midterms upon us, Texas election officials are working to dispel those false claims — including providing behind-the-scenes looks at how elections work.

Poll watchers are supposed to watch you vote and make sure everything goes smoothly. But they should not be interfering with the voting process.

Putting the issue to voters is unlikely to happen given the state’s political landscape.

A federal judge has struck down provisions in Texas' new law that set limits on how people can help voters cast their ballots.