How to Vote Early in the Texas May 2025 Joint and Special Election

DALLAS — Texas Voters Prepare for May Joint and Special Election

Texans will soon have the opportunity to shape their local communities through the upcoming May Joint and Special Election. On the ballot are a variety of local leadership roles, including city council members, school board trustees, and other municipal positions that directly impact residents’ daily lives.

Early Voting Information: Dates and Locations

Early voting offers convenience and flexibility for all registered Texas voters. For the May 3, 2025 election, early voting begins Monday, April 22 and continues through Tuesday, April 29.

In most North Texas counties, voters can cast their ballots at any early voting location within their county of registration. To confirm your eligibility and find polling locations specific to your area, visit the Texas Secretary of State’s “Am I Registered?” portal.

County-by-County Early Voting Hours

Dallas County

  • April 22–25 (Tue–Fri): 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • April 26 (Sat): 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • April 27 (Sun): 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • April 28–29 (Mon–Tue): 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Tarrant County

  • April 22–25 (Tue–Fri): 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • April 26 (Sat): 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • April 27 (Sun): 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • April 28–29 (Mon–Tue): 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Collin County

  • April 22–26 (Tue–Sat): 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • April 27 (Sun): Closed
  • April 28–29 (Mon–Tue): 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Denton County

  • April 22–26 (Tue–Sat): 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • April 27 (Sun): 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • April 28–29 (Mon–Tue): 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Rockwall County

  • April 22–25 (Tue–Fri): 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • April 26 (Sat): 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • April 27 (Sun): No voting
  • April 28–29 (Mon–Tue): 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Election Day Voting & Precinct Information

Your Election Day polling location is determined by your residential address. To find your assigned precinct and polling place, visit your county’s official elections website or check the Texas Secretary of State’s election page a few days before Election Day for updated voting site information.

You can also reach out to your local election office for direct assistance with ballots, voter ID requirements, or precinct details.


Helpful Links by County

Dallas County

Collin County

Tarrant County

Denton County

Rockwall County


If you have any questions about your ballot, polling locations, or voting requirements, don’t hesitate to reach out to your county election office. Your vote plays a crucial role in shaping the future of your community—make it count.