Wortham, Texas Public Records

Texas residents can begin the registration process online at www.votetexas.gov, though the system generates a form that must be printed, signed, and mailed to the county voter registrar. Paper applications are also available at the Freestone County elections office, public libraries, and most Texas Department of Public Safety offices. The registration deadline falls 30 days before any election. Applicants must provide their Texas driver's license number or personal identification number; those without either should indicate this on the application and a unique identifier will be assigned. State law requires voters to present one of seven approved forms of photo ID when casting a ballot, or sign a declaration of reasonable impediment if obtaining approved ID isn't reasonably possible. The city maintains a local government with a Mayor and City Council. Municipal elections typically fall on the uniform election date in May of odd-numbered years, meaning These contests determine who fills the mayor's office and city council positions, with specific seats rotating on and off the ballot. Information about candidates, filing deadlines, and local ballot measures can be obtained from Wortham City Hall at (254) 765-3214 or from the Freestone County Elections office. Residents can locate their assigned polling place through the Texas Secretary of State polling place lookup tool at www.votetexas.gov/polling-locator or by contacting the Freestone County elections office. Early voting locations and times are posted at least 72 hours before early voting begins, typically at Freestone County Courthouse and possibly other designated sites around Freestone County. Voter registration lists are public records in Texas, available for purchase by political parties, candidates, and researchers. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates can be accessed through the Texas Ethics Commission website at www.ethics.state.tx.us. Candidate filing information and ballot measure details are available from the Freestone County elections office. Precinct-level election results become public records after certification, maintained by the county and published on the Freestone County website or available upon request The county strongly supported Republican candidates, consistent with its conservative East Texas political tradition. Total votes cast exceeded 7,000 in the general election. Texas voters will decide contested races for Governor (Greg Abbott's current term expires; if he runs again or an open seat develops), all statewide executive offices including Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and other constitutional officers, and potentially a U.S. Senate seat depending on the cycle. County voters will also elect the County Judge, County Commissioners for applicable precincts, County Clerk, District Clerk, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Attorney, and various precinct-level offices including Justices of the Peace and Constables. Many of these county offices are contested in the Republican primary given the area's political composition, making the March 2026 primary election particularly significant. Texas offers limited mail-in voting. Only specific categories qualify: those 65 or older, those who will be outside their county during the entire early voting period and on election day, those confined in jail but eligible to vote, or those with a disability or illness preventing in-person voting. Applications for mail ballots must be received (not postmarked) by the Freestone County elections office no later than 11 days before election day. Applications are available at www.votetexas.gov or from the Freestone County elections office. Completed mail ballots must be received (not postmarked) by 7:00 PM on election day, or if mailed, postmarked by election day and received by 5:00 PM the following business day.