1. Bring the proper identification If you have lost your voter registration card, you can still vote by presenting proof of identity at the polling location and signing an affidavit. For a replacement certificate, call 512-424-2600 or visit www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/electionID.htm. Acceptable photo IDs:
  • Texas driver’s license issued by DPS
  • Texas election identification certificate issued by DPS
  • Texas license to carry a handgun issued by DPS
  • Texas personal identification card issued by DPS
  • U.S. military identification card
  • U.S. passport
  • U.S. citizenship certificate
No photo ID? Fill out a declaration at the polls explaining why and bring one of the following supporting documents:
  • Valid voter registration certificate
  • Original certified birth certificate
  • Copy of or original bank statement
  • Copy of or original government check or paycheck
  • Copy of or original current utility bill
  • Copy of original government document with your name and address
If you are unable to provide a photo ID or approved supporting documents, you may vote provisionally. This entails signing a provisional affidavit and curing your ballot within six days by bringing proper photo ID to the voter registrar. 2. Follow voting etiquette. Voters will be asked to turn off their cell phones before entering polling locations. Taking “selfies” and wearing campaign-related clothing will not be allowed on the premises. 3. Drop off your children while you vote. The YMCA of Greater Houston will offer two free hours of childcare for children between ages 6 months to 11 years old on Election Day. Parents who are not YMCA members should allow 30 minutes to complete the registration and check-in process. To find your participating YMCA’s hours or to register your child, call 281-367-9622 or visit www.ymcahouston.org. 4. Attend a local watch party. The Harris County Republican Party’s election night watch party will kick off at 6:30 p.m. at 7232 Wynnwood Lane, Houston. Contact Ashlei Kellough at 713-838-7900 for more information. The Harris County Democratic Party’s election night watch party will kick off at 6 p.m. at 11410 Hempstead Hwy., Houston. Contact Tracy Hults at 830-370-5907 for more information. The Fort Bend Young Republicans election night watch party will kick off at 7 p.m. at Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr, Sugar Land. For more information, visit the group's Facebook page. The Fort Bend Democrats election night watch party will kick off at 6:30 p.m. at Petrie Sport Lounge, 6302 Highway 6, Missouri City. For information, contact (832)-791-2016. 5. Follow Community Impact Newsaper for live election results The Katy edition of Community Impact Newspaper will be covering the elections that matter most to you around the clock Nov. 8. Follow along on Facebook, Twitter and on www.communityimpact.com/katy for updates throughout the evening.