Elections & Voter Center
Your complete, trusted resource for Bell County voting. Stay informed about upcoming election schedules, registration steps, acceptable voter IDs, and polling guidelines.
2026 General Election
Be prepared to make your voice heard. Ensure your voter registration is current, inspect your sample ballot, and know your polling times.
Polls are now open!
Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
1. Check & Register
Voter registration in Texas must be completed **at least 30 days before** an election. Wet signatures are required (no online-only registration).
2. What's on My Ballot
Review candidates, constitutional amendments, and county referendums before stepping into the polling booth. Download your official sample ballot.
3. Where & When
**Bell County uses County-Wide Polling Places.** This means registered voters can cast their ballot at *any* designated voting site in the county!
Timeline & Important Deadlines
Make sure you track key dates to avoid missing ballot access.
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register to vote in Texas for this election. Registration applications must be postmarked by this date.
Early Voting Period
Avoid long lines! Texas voters can vote early in person at any early voting site inside their registered county.
Election Day
Last opportunity to vote in person. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Registered voters in line by 7:00 PM are guaranteed the right to vote.
Acceptable Forms of Photo ID
Under Texas law, voters are required to present one of the seven acceptable forms of photo identification at the polling place before they can cast a regular ballot.
Bell County Elections Department
The official authority for administering elections, processing voter registrations, and verifying ballots inside Bell County, Texas.
Belton Office (Main)
550 E. 2nd Ave
Belton, TX 76513