Groesbeck, Texas Public Records

Registration applications must be postmarked or submitted at least 30 days before an election. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old, and residents of the county where they register. Valid forms of identification for voting include a Texas driver's license, Texas election identification certificate, U.S. Passport, military ID card, or other approved photo ID. The city operates under a mayor-council form of government. Municipal elections for Groesbeck City Council and mayor are typically held in May of odd-numbered years, Information about local candidates and ballot measures is available by contacting Groesbeck City Hall at 254-729-3271 or attending city council meetings. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the Texas Secretary of State's polling place locator at www.sos.texas.gov/elections or by contacting the Limestone County Clerk. Early voting takes place at designated locations, typically including the Limestone County Courthouse, for approximately two weeks before election day. Under Texas law, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though usage is restricted to election related purposes. Campaign finance reports for local and county candidates are filed with the county and accessible through the Limestone County Clerk's office. Local voters may also decide ballot measures and school board positions. Texas allows mail-in (absentee) voting only for specific categories: voters 65 or older, voters who will be absent from the county during the early voting period and on election day, voters confined in jail but otherwise eligible, or voters with a disability or illness. Mail-in ballot applications must be received by the Limestone County Clerk no later than 11 days before election day, and completed ballots must be received (not just postmarked) by 7:00 PM on election day.