UPDATED: 11/2/2024

Early Voting is available in Abilene and throughout the Lone Star State. This year, I noticed some things that maybe I didn't notice last year, starting with the signs at the front door when you're entering to vote. I went to vote at the Taylor County elections office, 400 Oak Street, in downtown Abilene. I guess I had never noticed that they offer curbside voting.

If a voter can't physically enter the polling place without help or health risk, an election officer can bring a ballot or voting machine to the entrance or curb, if the voter requests it. Not only is curbside voting an option but I also notice the sign about the dress code at the entrance of the polling stations here in Abilene and throughout West Texas.
Source: Texas Secretary of State

I also noticed that, while there is no strict dress code for voters, it is expected that individuals dress appropriately when visiting a polling place. However, any form of "electioneering," including wearing clothing or accessories that promote a candidate, political party, or specific measure, is strictly prohibited within 100 feet of the polling location.

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The other thing I noticed was pretty obvious Firearms are not allowed in polling places. Here's what the state has to say when it comes to carrying a concealed weapon inside a polling station: "Texas Penal Code generally prohibits a person from bringing a firearm onto the premises of a polling place. However, this prohibition does not apply to a peace officer, regardless of whether the police officer is on or off duty."

Now that we know the rules it's time we go vote, and here are some locations one can go to cast one's ballot. I believe the hours are very accommodating some polling locations are open until 8 p.m. And while early voting is taking place now here is where you can go:

When and where can I vote on November 5? See the list below.

County Wide Vote Center Locations Taylor County Joint General and Special Elections on November 5, 2024, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Vote CenterPhysical AddressLocation
Buffalo Gap Church of Christ741 Litel Street, Buffalo Gap, TXFellowship Hall
Church of Christ–S. 11th & Willis3333 S. 11th Street, AbileneWest Building, multi-purpose room
Double Tree By Hilton Abilene500 Cypress Street, AbileneHeritage Ballroom “D”
First Baptist Church – Merkel301 Locust Street, Merkel, TXFamily Life Center
First Church of the Nazarene2849 Beltway So, AbileneGym
First Baptist Church – Tuscola702 Kent Street, Tuscola, TXSanctuary
Hillcrest Church of Christ650 E. Ambler Ave.Gym
Lawn Baptist Church518 Avenue D, Lawn, TXFamily Life Center
Life Church2465 Old Anson Road, AbileneGym
New Beginnings United Pentecostal5535 Buffalo Gap Road, AbileneSanctuary
River of Life Church539 Hwy 83/84, AbileneMain Foyer
Southern Hills Church of Christ3666 Buffalo Gap Road, AbileneFoyer at Main Sanctuary
Taylor County Plaza400 Oak Street, AbileneSuite 101-A
Thomas Elementary School1240 Lakeside Drive, AbileneGym
Tye Community Center103 Scott St., Tye, TX Main Foyer
View Baptist Church250 Boynton Road, Abilene,Fellowship Hall
Westminster Presbyterian Church4515 South 14th Street, AbileneGym
Woodlawn Church of Christ922 Woodlawn Drive, AbileneMulti-Purpose Room
Zion Lutheran Church2801 Antilley Road, AbileneLarge Fellowship Hall

We will update this article with details on voting locations as they become available.

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