VOTE in TX, Houston, TX (2026)

11/05/2022

Early voting has come to a close and numbers are not high…. Tuesday, friends! Get out there and make sure you vote. It's a strange world out there and your vote actually does help shape our future hear in TX.

Today we are revisiting guest artist Ann Byrnes because we just love this piece so much! So exciting to feature artists in the community who understand the importance of civic engagement.

VOTE in TX is a collaborative effort between Houston based artists, & . The project will share important information about VOTING in TX weekly till Election Day. This project is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. "

11/01/2022

Hey Texans! What are we waiting for? Eary Voting Numbers are at only about 25% of where we were during previous elections in Harris County and Texas. The mid-term elections count, y'all. The results from this election will have an effect on each of our communities for many years to come.

It is voting season now and you can skip the long lines on November 8th by heading to the polls today. Did you know that you can go to any polling center to vote during the early voting period? Let's get those numbers up. The last days of Early Voting are here! Early Voting ends on Friday, Nov. 4.

Swipe for info on how to get easy access to poll wait times so that you can vote quickly and easily!

Today's post image is drawn by amazing Houston based artist Guadalupe Hernandez, . Vote in TX is excited to share the third and final featured artist of the 2022 project.

VOTE in TX is a collaborative effort between Houston based artists, & . The project will share important information about VOTING in TX weekly till Election Day. This project is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

10/24/2022

It's a pretty big week for voting in Texas, y'all! There are two important dates for your radar:

1) Friday, October 28 is the last day to apply for a MAIL-IN BALLOT.

2) Today, October 24th, marks the first day of EARLY VOTING! You can hit the polls early between Oct. 24 and Nov. 4.

Swipe for more info & mosey on over to voteintx.org for quick links to information from Harris County about how to apply, the process, and any FAQs!

Today's post image is drawn by Hilary Gaber, . Go check out Hilary's work! Vote in TX is excited to share artwork from three amazing Texas based artitst during the 2022 project. Stay tuned for one more featured artist next week.

VOTE in TX is a collaborative effort between Houston based artists, & . The project shares important information about VOTING in TX weekly till Election Day. This project is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

10/17/2022

Voter Turnout equals representation and is directly linked to who makes the rules about voting. Equally importantly, your vote impacts decisions about the threshold to break ties in the state legislature. So let's talk Texas:

According to the Texas Tribune "Texas has one of the lowest voter turnout rates in the country, turning out 45.6% of its population of eligible voters in 2018, compared with a national average of 49.4%". Why is voter turnout so low? The laws surrounding access to voting have become more restrictive over time, with Texas occupying the bottom five states in the cost of voting index. (sources below).

The people who make the rules surrounding voting are the state senators and elected officials on the ballot in Texas this November!

Texas is demographically young and diverse, yet policies here remain overwhelmingly conservative? Because the Lt. Governor, who is the sitting head of the State Senate when in session, can change the thresholds for ties. Dan Patrick, our current Lt. Governor, has already done just that in 2015 and he continues to push to lower the threshold further to favor one party. In 2015, Texans voted to add Democratic seats in the Senate, and Patrick changed rules so the Republican Party could continue to push their legislative agenda without compromise, or deference to the wishes of voters. This is not a partisan issue but an issue of democracy.

One of the easiest ways to improve voter turnout is to make a voting plan. Visit www.voteintx.org today for access to quick links to all the information you need to make a concrete plan about how you will get to the polls, when you will vote and who's on the ballot. Share voteintx.org with friends and family to spread the word and encourage them to make a voting plan too. Your vote matters!

Today's image is by featured guest artist Sebastian Gomez de la Torre . VOTE in TX is a collaborative effort from & eepi_chaad. The project shares important information about VOTING in TX weekly till Election Day. This project is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

08/17/2022

VOTE In TX is accepting submissions for artwork for the 2022 project!

Selected artists will be provided a $200 stipend. Selected artworks will be featured in the 2022 Vote In TX social media campaign and may be used in future project promotions.

The deadline for submissions is September 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Visit www.voteintx.org to submit your sketches today!

09/24/2021

Texas has a long history of redistricting, which refers to redrawing political district maps, to unequally represent communities of color. The Texas Legislature is beginning the process again, which takes place every 10 years. The current redistricitng map proposals include changing the racial makeup of many districts which drop the perentage of BIPOC residents representated. In addition, the current proposed map does not add any Hispanic-majority districts and maintains the same number of Black-majority. This is despite an overall growth in Black, Asian, and Hispanic populations across the state.

There is time to share your thoughts about the proposals as the Texas Legislature prepares for the redistriciting process. The open period for public hearings takes place today , 9/24, and tomorrow, 9/25. Use the link below to access the Senate Special Committee on Redistricing Public Input Form and have your voice heard.

https://bit.ly/3CNkqmP

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VOTE in TX is a collaborative effort between Houston based artists, & .

11/03/2020

Today is Nov 3rd, Election Day 2020. If you have not voted yet, make a plan now.

Visit www.voteintx.org to find information about polling locations, wait times, and sample ballots.

The issues we face as a community did not start with election season, and the struggle doesn't end after election day. You have made your plan to vote. Odds are you have already voted. Now is the time to make a plan for after election day. How will you stay involved?

The artwork in this post is the result of a collaborative effort. Democracy is also a collaboration between all of us. Democracy requires participation, mutual respect, and prioritizing the greater good. Let's stay hopeful and work towards a safer and better future together.

VOTE in TX is a collaborative effort between Houston based artists, & . The project has shared important information about VOTING in TX and issues that affect our community through Election Day 2020. Stay tuned for the next iteration. Vote in TX will continue the work after election day.

10/31/2020

Election Day 2020 is around the corner!

Way to go, Texans! The number of ballots cast in the early voting period this year already exceed the entire number of ballots cast in Texas during the 2016 election. That is huge, but there are still more folks out there that need to show up.

Mail In Ballots must be post marked by Nov 3rd, but the earlier the better. Remember that you can track your mail in ballot once you drop in the postbox. It's pretty neat.

The big day is Nov 3rd. If you haven't voted already, you still have time to come up with a voting plan for next Tuesday.

When will you VOTE? How will you get there? What is on the ballot?

VOTE in TX is a collaborative effort between Houston based artists, & . The project will share important information about VOTING in TX and issues that affect our community every Monday till Election Day.

Visit www.voteintx.org to make your voting plan today! Your VOTE counts.

10/27/2020

In 2019, Texas ranked 34th nationally in education as reported by US News. Are students in Texas receiving a full education?

There are concerns in the community around the standards for social studies curricula. There are noticable gaps in information around the role of chattel slavery as a catalyst for the Civil War and in the formation of the United States. Documentation of the history of indigenous peoples is negligible. Many states are moving towards adopting standards that reflect better respresentation of marginalized populations and their role in the history of this country, using such guidelines as put forth in the 1619 Project. Texas has taken minimal steps in rethinking standards on history curricula.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are the state standards for K-12 public education and are used to outline course curricula. The State Board of Education (SBOE) has legislative authority to adopt the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for each subject of the required curriculum. Board members have the authority to directly review and revise TEKS, and with authority comes great responsibility.

The State Board of Education has 8 of 15 seats up during the current election. There are many in positions of authority who would prevent the instruction of critical race theory, to the detriment of children's understanding of their own pasts and identities. Get to know who is running for these seats. They hold the ability to frame the level of access to unbiased education for students in Texas for years to come.

Your voice matters. Your vote makes a difference. Early voting is available through this week, and election day is next Tuesday. VOTE!

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VOTE in TX is a collaborative effort between Houston based artists, Nyssa Juneau & Eepi Chaad. The project will share important information about VOTING in TX and issues that affect our community every week till Election Day.

Visit www.voteintx.org to make your voting plan today! Spread the word because knowledge is power.

10/23/2020

Let's not put babies in cages anymore.

Comprehensive immigration reform has been unaddressed for the past several administrations. What is happening at the border right now does not reflect the values of America as a society, nor does it progress the goal of effecting concrete policy change. The Department of Homeland Security is currently sidestepping the entire immigration system put into place by Congress in favor of an unconscionable and legally unsustainable policy of family separation. Immigration is how the United States were formed; denying asylum is denying who we are and where we came from.

There are key seats in the upcoming election that will have a direct impact on the future of decision-making around migrant detention centers in Texas, including but not limited to the Presidency, a Senate seat, and a Texas Supreme Court Justice position.

Get to know your candidates and where they stand on issues important to you, such as putting babies in cages. Be an informed voter. For further information on this issue, take a look at the citations listed in the comments.

Your voice matters. Your vote makes a difference. VOTE!

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VOTE in TX is a collaborative effort between Houston based artists, Nyssa Juneau & Eepi Chaad. The project will share important information about VOTING in TX and issues that affect our community every week till Election Day.

Visit www.voteintx.org to make your voting plan today! Spread the word because knowledge is power.

10/16/2020

Worried about long lines during early voting? You can check out wait times before you go!

Visit www.voteintx.org and click the ""Where will you vote"" tab to link directly to the official Harris County voter wait time map. Click your polling location for current line counts and estimated wait times.

Use www.voteintx.org as a one-stop shop for election planning, including access to voter guides from the Women's League of Voters!

Your voice matters. Your vote makes a difference. VOTE!

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VOTE in TX is a collaborative effort between Houston based artists, Nyssa Juneau & Eepi Chaad. The project will share important information about VOTING in TX and issues that affect our community every week till Election Day.

Visit www.voteintx.org to make your voting plan today! Spread the word because knowledge is power.

10/12/2020

Tomorrow is the first day of early voting in TX! Early voting at the polls is available Tuesday, October 13, 2020 to Friday, October 30, 2020.

Vote early! Vote early, and in person if your health allows.

Drive Thru voting locations are open during early voting. For more info on drive-thru locations, go to www.voteintx.org and select "Where will you vote".

Send ballots by mail at least 5 days before Nov 3rd to make sure they arrive on time.

Your voice matters. Your vote makes a difference. VOTE!

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Will you vote by mail? When will you VOTE? How will you get there? What is on the ballot?

is a collaborative effort between Houston based artists, & . The project will share important information about VOTING in TX and issues that affect our community every week till Election Day.

Visit www.voteintx.org to make your voting plan today, including checking polling locations and hours!

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