Roanoke, Texas Public Records

Texas residents can register online at www.texas.gov/voter-registration or submit a paper application obtained from the Denton County elections office, public libraries, or the Texas Secretary of State website. Registration applications must be postmarked or delivered at least 30 days prior to any election. Voters must present acceptable photo identification, including a Texas driver's license, Texas election identification certificate, Texas personal identification card, Texas handgun license, U.S. Military ID, U.S. Passport, or U.S. Citizenship certificate with photo. Those without acceptable ID may complete a reasonable impediment declaration and provide supporting documents. Municipal elections in Roanoke take place in May during odd-numbered years, usually on the first Saturday of the month. The mayor serves two-year terms while council members serve staggered three-year terms. Information about candidates, local measures, and election outcomes can be obtained from the City Secretary's office at Roanoke City Hall (817-490-5710) or the Denton County Elections Office. Residents can locate their designated polling location by entering their address at www.votedenton.gov or calling the elections office. The county operates numerous early voting sites, including locations in the western part of the county that are convenient for Roanoke residents. Texas law classifies voter registration lists as public records available for purchase for political uses. Campaign finance disclosure reports for local, county, and state candidates are filed with the Texas Ethics Commission and can be searched at www.ethics.state.tx.us. Candidate filing records and precinct-level results are public documents available from the Denton County Elections Office. The U.S. All of Texas's 38 U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Roanoke voters are published by the Texas Secretary of State Elections Division (https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/). County races in 2026 include Denton County Judge, County Commissioners for precincts whose terms are expiring, County Clerk, District Clerk, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Treasurer, and various judicial posts including District Court judges and County Court at Law judges. Justice of the Peace and Constable positions for precincts serving Roanoke will also appear. Voters should verify confirmed candidate lists and any local ballot propositions with the Denton County Elections Office as election dates approach. Texas maintains stricter absentee (mail-in) voting requirements than many states. Only specific categories of voters qualify for mail-in ballots: those age 65 or older, those who will be outside the county during the entire early voting period and on election day, those confined in jail but otherwise eligible, or those with a sickness or disability preventing in-person voting. Mail-in ballot applications must be submitted to the Denton County Elections Administrator and received (not merely postmarked) by the 11th day before election day. Completed mail ballots must be received (not postmarked) by 7:00 PM on election day or postmarked by election day and received by 5:00 PM the next day (rules vary by election type). Texas does not permit no-excuse absentee voting, so most voters must cast ballots during the early voting period or on election day at their assigned precinct.