Identification Requirements for Voting

Under Texas law, voters who possess one of the seven acceptable forms of photo ID must present that ID at the polls when voting in person. Voters who do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the seven approved forms of photo ID may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration (RID) (PDF) at the polls and present an alternative form of ID, such as a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or a voter registration certificate.

Here is a list of the acceptable forms of photo ID:

•Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
•Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
•Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
•Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
•United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph
•United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
•United States Passport (book or card)

Calhoun County Polling Locations:

PCT 1 Calhoun County Library, 200 W. Mahan, Port Lavaca
PCT 2 Bauer Exhibit Building
186 Henry Barber Way Port Lavaca
PCT 3 Magnolia Beach Vol. Fire Dept, 873 Margie Tewmey, Magnolia Beach
PCT 4 Calhoun County Annex, 201 W. Austin, Port Lavaca
PCT 5 Six Mile Volunteer Fire Dept., 34 Royal Rd., Port Lavaca
PCT 6 Port Lavaca City Hall, 202 N. Virginia St.
PCT 7 Bauer Community Center, 2300 N. Hwy 35, Port Lavaca
PCT 8 Olivia Fire Station, 61 Co. Rd. 318, Olivia
PCT 9 Calhoun County EMS, 705 Henry Barber Way, Port Lavaca
PCT 10 Seadrift City Hall, 501 S. Main St.,Seadrift
PCT 11 Port O’Connor Library, 506 W. Main, Port O’Connor