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The month of May includes many primary runoff elections and municipal elections. GCPD wants to remind Texans with disabilities there are many voting accommodations to help them participate in the electoral process.
Your Right to Accessible Voting
Texas law requires that voting be accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes:
- Accessible polling locations and pathways
- At least one accessible voting machine at each polling place
- The ability to vote privately and independently
Texans with disabilities may choose the voting method that works best for them:
- Curbside Voting: If entering a polling place may cause difficulty or risk, voters can request to vote from their vehicle.
- Voting by Mail: Texans with disabilities may be eligible to apply for a ballot by mail, either annually or for a specific election.
- Accessible Voting Equipment: Voting systems are designed to support a range of needs, including audio ballots, tactile controls, and wheelchair-accessible stations.
If you need help voting, you have the right to receive assistance.
- You may bring a person of your choice (with limited exceptions)
- Election workers can assist you
- You do not need to provide proof of disability to receive help
Learn More: GCPD Webinar on Accessible Voting
To help Texans better understand their rights and options, GCPD hosted a webinar, Election Accessibility for Voters, this past February.
Presented by Lena Proft with the Texas Secretary of State, the webinar provides a helpful overview of accessible voting in Texas, including key options and protections available to voters with disabilities.
This resource highlights that accessible voting requirements apply to all elections, including primaries and local ballot elections.
View the webinar: Election Accessibility for Voters
Ensuring accessible voting is a shared responsibility. By understanding available options and protections, Texans with disabilities can make informed choices about how to participate in elections.
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