Texas counties to report early voting results shortly after polls close on Election Day

Texas counties will start reporting early voting results shortly after polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day. This initial batch includes early and mail-in ballots received up to that time. Counting Election Day ballots may take longer, especially in large counties like Harris and Dallas, due to the number of polling locations and the need for thorough security measures. Election workers will transport and verify ballots before results are tallied. Election night results are unofficial, as counties must still account for late mail-in and provisional ballots. Final results will be certified by the governor by December 9, after all eligible ballots are counted.