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What you need to know before casting a vote

Here is what you need to know before you head to the polls in the Texas Primary Election on March 5.

If you plan on casting a vote in Texas, you will have to bring a valid form of a photo identification to the polling place.

That can include:

  • Valid Texas driver's license
  • Texas personal identification card
  • Military identification card
  • Texas handgun license
  • United States citizenship certificate
  • United States passport

Those who do not have a valid photo identification can vote if they a "reasonable impediment declaration" and present one of the following supporting documents:

  • Expired Texas license or personal identification card
  • Voter registration card
  • Government check or any other government document with your name and address
  • Utility bill

If you live in Smith County and would like to find a nearby polling place, you can visit the Smith County website.

If you live in Gregg County and would like to find a nearby polling place, you can visit the Gregg County Votes website.

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