Today, March 3, 2026, is Primary Election Day in Texas!
TRTA members, we encourage you to vote in this very important election. Far fewer voters make it to the polls during a Primary Election than during the November General Election.
Early voting wrapped up on Friday, February 27. After eight days of early voting, almost 2.3 million votes have been cast, for a statewide turnout of 12.3%.
Numbers really matter in the Primary Election and can make all the difference when choosing candidates who support issues that have an impact on Texas public education retirees and pre-retirees.
The road to influencing future policy outcomes starts NOW, well ahead of the 2027 Legislative Session!
So, get out today and VOTE! Be sure to grab some family members, friends, and neighbors to go with you.
Voting Locations
Voting locations are populated in the “My Voter Portal.”
Voter ID Information
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)
For more information about Voter IDs, please visit this link.
Candidate Research
Still not sure who to vote for? Ask a fellow retiree who they are voting for and why! You can also use the resources listed below to gather more information about candidates.
- Teach the Vote is a site operated by the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE).
- The League of Women Voters provides nonpartisan voter guides in several languages.
Thank You!
Thank you for being a member of TRTA. We are asking members to renew their dues with TRTA if they have not done so already. If you know someone who is not a member, please invite them to join us!
