Dickinson, Texas Public Records

Multiple early voting locations operate throughout Galveston County during the early voting period preceding each election. Texas residents including those in Dickinson can begin voter registration through the Texas Secretary of State's website at www.votetexas.gov, though applications must be printed, signed, and mailed to the county voter registrar since the state does not offer fully online registration. The registration deadline falls 30 days before any election. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, Texas residents, at least 18 years old by election day, and not convicted felons unless their sentence has been fully discharged including parole and probation. Acceptable identification includes a Texas driver's license or ID card number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. As an incorporated city, Dickinson holds its own municipal elections for Mayor, City Council members serving Places 1 through 6, and City Marshal. These municipal elections typically occur on the uniform election date in May of odd-numbered years. The next municipal election will take place in May 2025 for certain council positions, with subsequent elections in May 2027. Candidates for city office file with the Dickinson City Secretary at City Hall, 4403 State Highway 3, Dickinson, TX 77539. Local ballot measures including bond propositions may also appear on municipal election ballots, and information on city candidates and measures is available at www.ci.dickinson.tx.us. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the Galveston County Elections website polling place locator tool, or by visiting the Texas Secretary of State's voter portal at www.votetexas.gov and entering their address. Polling locations are assigned based on voter registration address and precinct boundaries. Early voting sites are published before each election and typically include multiple convenient locations throughout Galveston County. Under Texas law, voter registration lists are public records available for purchase for political purposes. Campaign finance reports for state and county candidates can be searched through the Texas Ethics Commission website at www.ethics.state.tx.us. The Dickinson City Secretary maintains candidate filings and local campaign finance reports for city elections. Precinct-level election results for county elections are published on the County Elections website following certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Galveston County reported approximately 62% voter turnout among registered voters, with over 150,000 ballots cast. The county has shown increasing engagement in recent election cycles as population growth continues across the region. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature critical races for Texas voters including Dickinson residents. Governor Greg Abbott's term runs through January 2027, so the gubernatorial race will appear on the 2026 ballot along with other statewide executive offices including Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and other constitutional offices. U.S. Senator John Cornyn's seat is up for election in 2026, representing a major statewide race. Texas House of Representatives District 23 serves the area, and this seat will be on the ballot. Galveston County offices including County Judge, County Commissioners for precincts on regular rotation, County Clerk, District Clerk, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, and various judicial positions may appear depending on term expirations. City races do not appear on the November 2026 ballot since municipal elections follow the May odd-year schedule. Texas offers limited mail-in voting availability restricted to voters who meet specific criteria: being 65 years or older, having a disability, being confined in jail but eligible to vote, or being out of the county during the entire early voting period and election day. Applications for mail ballots must be submitted to the Galveston County Elections Office and can be downloaded from www.galvestoncountyclerk.com or requested by phone at 409-766-2249. Mail ballot applications for each election must be received by the 11th day before election day. Completed ballots must be received, not simply postmarked, by 7:00 PM on election day.