The statewide ballot includes races for U.S. Senate and governor, as well as lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller and other executive offices. The Senate contest features Republican Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico, while Gov. Greg Abbott faces Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race. Voters will also decide congressional and Texas Legislature contests, judicial races, county offices, and local bonds and propositions.

The specific ballot depends on a voter’s county and precinct. Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant and Rockwall counties are among those with county-level races. Election officials recommend checking a sample ballot on the county elections website before heading to the polls.

The deadline to register for this election was Oct. 5. Voters can check their registration status through VoteTexas.gov. A voter registration card is not required at the polling place, but voters must present an accepted photo ID, such as a Texas driver’s license, state identification card or handgun license, U.S. passport, military ID or citizenship certificate with a photograph.

Polling-place rules differ across North Texas. In counties participating in the Countywide Polling Place Program, voters may cast a ballot at any polling location within their county. Denton County voters must use their assigned precinct polling place on Election Day. County election websites provide polling locations and, in some larger counties, wait-time information.

Voters eligible to vote by mail must apply for a ballot by Friday, Oct. 23; the application must be received by that date. Eligibility includes being at least 65, having an illness or disability, being confined in jail while otherwise eligible, or being away from one’s home county during both early voting and Election Day. Texas requires applicants to provide an identification number matching their voter record or state that they have not been issued the listed forms of identification.

Mail ballots can be tracked through the Texas Secretary of State’s website. Voters who hand-deliver a ballot must take it to the location designated by their county, bring identification and deliver only their own ballot envelope. County election offices publish local drop-off details.

Election results are not expected to be available until polls close at 7 p.m. Nov. 3. Early-voting totals are typically released shortly afterward, with Election Day ballots counted and results updated through the night.