Jackson County Clerk's Office

10/21/2026

Just a reminder for Early Voting Dates and Times for the November 3, 2026 General Election.
*All Dates/Times, Locations and Sample Ballots are also located on the Jackson County Website on the Elections 2026 tab.

We know 8a-5p makes it hard for some working voters to get to the polls this week, but we have plenty of extended hours during the weekend and the second week of early voting to accommodate all voters. We follow the guidelines and codes set out by the Secretary of State.

Please see below our requirements per SOS:

Counties: For elections in which the county is serving as the early voting clerk, early voting must be conducted at the main early voting location on each weekday that is not a legal state holiday for a period of at least nine (9) hours. Voting may not be conducted earlier than 6:00 AM or later than 10:00 PM. (Sec. 85.005(a)).

Extended Early Voting Hours
Note for ALL counties: Voting in the general election for state and county officers shall be conducted at the main early voting location for at least 12 consecutive hours on each weekday of the last week of early voting. Voting may not be conducted earlier than 6:00 AM or later than 10:00 PM. (Sec. 85.005(c)).

Weekend Early Voting Hours
NOTE FOR ALL COUNTIES REGARDLESS OF POPULATION SIZE: The main early voting location must be open for at least 12 consecutive hours on the last Saturday of the early voting period, except that voting may not be conducted earlier than 6:00 AM or later than 10:00 PM, and for at least 6 consecutive hours on the last Sunday of the early voting period, except that voting may not be conducted earlier than 9:00 AM or later than 10:00 PM. (Sec. 85.006(e)).

10/21/2026

We have gotten word that Voters are having a hard time navigating the County Website to find voting hours, locations and sample ballots. Recently the County was required by the State to make some changes to the website as to make it ADA compliant. Because of this, the Elections/Voting tab does look a little different and has made it a little harder for us to post some documents, but the info is there. You will find tabs with Voting Dates/Times, Locations as well as Sample Ballots. Please see the link below to the Jackson County Elections 2026 page.

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) is Friday, October 23, 2026. Early Voting begins Monday, October 19, 2026 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2026.

10/20/2026

You may have heard that a ballot marked with initials or other writing may disqualify your ballot, but that is a misconception. In fact, the presiding election judge for a polling place or the early voting clerk must sign or initial the ballots in Texas. Don't let misinformation confuse you.

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

Tomorrow is the FIRST day of Early Voting!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
8 AM - 5 PM All week

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 7 AM – 7 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026 10 AM – 4 PM

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026
7 AM - 7 PM All week.

10/02/2026

Effective today, October 2nd, The Burn Ban for Jackson County has been lifted following recent countywide rainfall.

While the ground may appear wet, there are still significant amounts of dry vegetation and other fuels that can ignite quickly. These dry fuels can lead to an uncontrolled fire if outdoor burning is not conducted with caution.

Residents are urged to:
- Notify dispatch before and after burning
- Burn responsibly and monitor all fires at all times
- Keep water or firefighting equipment on hand
- Avoid burning on windy days

By practicing safe burning, you help to protect your property, your neighbor's property and and ensure emergency responders remain available for other incidents that may arise.

A partir de hoy, 2 de octubre, se ha levantado la prohibición de quemas en el condado de Jackson tras las recientes lluvias registradas en toda la zona.

Aunque el suelo pueda parecer húmedo, todavía existen cantidades considerables de vegetación seca y otros materiales combustibles que pueden incendiarse rápidamente. Estos combustibles secos pueden provocar un incendio fuera de control si las quemas al aire libre no se realizan con precaución.

Se insta a los residentes a:
- Notificar a la central de despacho antes y después de realizar una quema.
- Quemar de manera responsable y vigilar el fuego en todo momento.
- Tener a mano agua o equipo de extinción de incendios.
- Evitar realizar quemas en días ventosos.

Al realizar quemas de forma segura, usted ayuda a proteger su propiedad y la de sus vecinos, además de garantizar que los equipos de emergencia permanezcan disponibles para atender otros incidentes que puedan surgir.

09/30/2026

Mark your calendar for the November 2026 Election.📅

Saving these important dates now can help you prepare to vote with confidence. Whether you plan to vote early, by mail if eligible, or on Election Day, planning ahead can help make the voting process smoother.

Visit VoteTexas.gov to find important election dates and deadlines for the November 2026 Election.

09/02/2026

🔥 Burn Ban in Effect for Jackson County
Due to ongoing dry conditions, a countywide burn ban is now in place.

🔥 Prohibición de quemas vigente en el condado de Jackson
Debido a las condiciones de sequedad persistentes, se ha establecido una prohibición de quemas en todo el condado.

07/16/2026

If you have moved or changed your name, make sure your voter registration information is up to date.✔️

You can quickly and easily update your voter registration at VoteTexas.gov under "How to Register/Update Your Information."