Early voting in the 2024 elections will start on Oct. 21 in Texas and run through Nov. 1, ahead of a Nov. 5 Election Day. Harris County has not yet published its full list of voting sites for this election.

Early voting in Texas begins Oct. 21 and runs through Nov. 1. Here’s what you need to know about the process and upcoming deadlines. Each county offers multiple locations for early voting. Tarrant County currently has 51 public voting sites, ranging from town halls and college campuses to community centers and libraries.

In 1987, Texas became the first state to allow early voting, increasing the opportunity to cast an in-person ballot before election day. Voting by mail also is available to certain Texans. In Texas, all registered voters can cast a ballot during the early voting period without giving a reason.