See Election Day poll wait times map for Central Texas counties

As Austinites prepare to vote in the general election, they can search for the polling locations closest to them — and in some counties, the ones with the shortest wait times.

About 100 of Texas' 254 counties participate in the Countywide Polling Place Program, meaning registered voters can vote at any location in their county of residence. Check out these counties here.

Although not all counties in the region track wait times, each provides a map or list of polling locations.

Polling stations are open on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

View maps of wait times, polling locations and other information you need to know heading to the polls on Election Day:

Wait times and locations to vote in Travis County

Wait times and locations to vote in Hays County

Williamson County polling wait times and locations

Polling places on Election Day in surrounding counties near Austin

Waiting times for voting do not apply in every district. However, here is a list of locations where people can vote on Election Day in their registered county:

What do I need to bring to vote in Texas?

According to VoteTexas.Gov, these are acceptable forms of ID to meet voting requirements:

Texas driver's license
Texas voter ID card
Texas ID card
Texas handgun license
US citizenship certificate with photo
US military ID card
US passport

Anyone unable to provide one of the forms of identification listed above may complete a Reasonable Obstacle Declaration and provide an alternative form of identification when voting. This could be a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or voter registration certificate.

Are cell phones allowed when you go to the polls?

Texas law prohibits cell phones in the voting booth. An election judge may order the devices to be deactivated or turned off on site. Anyone who does not comply will be asked to leave.

Election observers are also prohibited from owning cell phones.

“Individuals are not permitted to use wireless communications devices within 100 feet of polling places,” the Texas Secretary of State’s website states. “In addition, persons within 30 meters of polling stations are not permitted to use mechanical or electronic devices to record sound or images.”

These devices include cell phones, cameras, tablet computers, laptops and audio recorders.

A polling place is the area where the voter marks the ballot.

What are we voting for in Texas?

Eligible Texans can vote not only for the next president, but also for other officials running at the local, state and federal levels.

Here's a look at what's on the ballot, according to the Texas Secretary of State's website:

A U.S. Senator (the seat currently held by Ted Cruz)
One of three members of the Railway Commission
Fifteen state senators
Seven members of the State Board of Education
Three members of the Texas Supreme Court
Three members of the Texas Court of Appeals
Five chief justices and other judges of the Texas appeals courts

Lower-ranking judges and local district offices will also appear on the ballot:

Various district judges, including in criminal and family courts
District Courts
Justice of the Peace
District Attorneys
District Attorneys
Sheriffs
Police officers
Tax collector

Polling places on Election Day in surrounding counties near Austin

What do I need to bring to vote in Texas?

Are cell phones allowed when you go to the polls?

What are we voting for in Texas?

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