Election Day is here, with 17 items on the ballot that directly impact you and all Texans.
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, all registered voters in Texas will be able to let their voices be heard on 17 proposed Texas constitutional amendments that stem from the 89th Texas Legislature.
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And, for the first time in over a decade, Lubbock County voters don’t have any local initiatives on this special election ballot and can only vote on the amendments, already surpassing 2011 early voting turnout numbers.
With polls set to open at soon here is what you need to know about voting in Lubbock County on Election Day.
When do polls open and close?
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Where do I vote in Lubbock County on Election Day?
Voting in Lubbock County is voting center-based rather than precinct-based, meaning individuals can vote at any 35 of the polling stations on Election Day within the City of Lubbock and in the county.
Locations in the City of Lubbock:
A voter walks to the Texas Tech University polling site on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024, in Lubbock.
Locations outside of Lubbock:
Are there any polling stations with ASL interpreters?
Yes. For those who need American Sign Language interpreters, visit the Calvary Baptist Church or the YWCA voting centers.
What do I need to bring with me to the polling booth?
The State of Texas has seven approved forms of identification that you can bring to the polls to vote. Those include:
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Texas Driver’s License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS.
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Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS.
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Texas Handgun License issued by DPS.
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U.S. Military Identification Card with photo.
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U.S. Citizenship Certificate with photo.
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U.S. Passport (book or card).
An example a Texas REAL ID being required to fly within and from all U.S. Airports on display at the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport on May 1, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas.
If you don’t have any of the seven IDs and can not reasonably obtain one, you may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and bring one of the following:
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Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and an address, including the voter’s voter registration certificate.
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Copy of or original current utility bill.
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Copy of or original bank statement.
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Copy of or original government check.
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Copy of or original paycheck.
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Copy of or original of a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document).
According to the Texas Secretary of State’s office, you may bring written notes or voter guides with you into the polling location.
Can I bring my cellphone inside the voting booth in Texas?
No. State law prohibits the use of wireless communications devices within a room in which voting is taking place.
How do I use the voting machines in Lubbock County?
For those who voted in the November 2024 Presidential Election, nothing has changed in the voting process since then.
However, for new voters, here is a brief overview of how the voting process works.
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Check in at a polling place with your form of ID to get your machine access code and ballot slip.
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Go to a booth and insert your code and ballot as the machine directs.
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Once, done. Print your ballot from the machine and double-check that it printed correctly. If an error is found, flag down a poll worker for assistance.
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Once correct, head over to the insertion machine to insert your ballot to be counted and complete your voting process.
For any questions or concerns, visit votelubbock.org or call (806) 775-1339.
Mateo Rosiles is the Government & Public Policy reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip for him? Email him: [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Here’s how, where to vote in the November 2025 elections in Lubbock County
