Dayton, Texas Public Records

To qualify, applicants must be U.S. Citizens, Texas residents, at least 17 years and 10 months old (though 18 to actually vote), and not finally convicted of a felony or, if convicted, must have completed their full sentence including parole or probation. Photo identification is mandatory when voting in person under Texas Election Code requirements. The city holds municipal elections for Mayor and City Council positions using staggered terms, with elections typically scheduled for May of odd-numbered years under state law. Residents can find their specific polling location through the Texas Secretary of State's polling place locator at www.sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/polling-place-locator or by contacting the Liberty County Elections office directly. Voters will also decide on any state constitutional amendments proposed by the Texas Legislature. Texas public election records include voter registration lists (available with restrictions under Texas Election Code Section 18.066), campaign finance reports searchable at www.ethics.state.tx.us, candidate filings available through the Liberty County elections office and Secretary of State, and precinct-level election results published after each election. The state allows early voting by mail only for voters 65 and older, those who will be absent from the county during the election period, those confined in jail but eligible to vote, or those who are sick or disabled; applications must be submitted to the Liberty County Early Voting Clerk and received by the 11th day before election day for regular mail ballots.