Live 2024 Election Day updates across Houston, Texas

HOUSTON - FOX 26 is bringing you the latest updates on Election Day across the Houston area and Southeast Texas.

Keep up with the latest developments below, in our livestream player above and on the FOX Local app for your phone and smart TV.

8 a.m.

As of 8 a.m., the average wait time at most locations in Harris County is 0 to 14 minutes. Some locations are reporting slightly longer wait times of 15 to 29 minutes.

In Fort Bend County, most polling location wait times are under 15 minutes with two locations reporting a more than 30 minute wait.

7 a.m.

Election Day questions? Help line open for voters

Election Day is soon underway in Texas and there is help available for voters who may have questions. FOX 26 anchor DaLaun Dillard spoke with Laura Smith from the Harris County Tax Office about where voters can go for help.

The polls have opened across Texas and will close at 7 p.m. Anyone in line by that time will be allowed to cast their ballot.

Anyone in the following counties is able to vote at any polling location within the county they reside.

If you live and are registered in Montgomery or Waller County, you will have to vote at your assigned precinct.

To find your precinct in Montgomery County, click here.
To find your precinct in Waller County, click here.

5 a.m.

FOX 26 Weather Forecast Election Day morning

Storms will move through this morning, some strong, then improving by mid-morning and turning cloudy and cooler later on in the day.

It’s officially Election Day, and Americans across the country will cast their votes not only for the next president of the United States, but local and state representatives as well.

A big statewide race to watch in Texas is between incumbent Ted Cruz and Colin Allred for a U.S. Senate seat.

In the Houston area, voters will consider Houston ISD’s $4.4 billion bond package, vote for local officials and consider some other propositions.

KEEP UP WITH THE 2024 ELECTION

To help you plan your day, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions.

When does Election Day voting start and end?

The polls open in Texas at 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Those in line at the time the polls close will be allowed to cast their ballot.

Can I vote? Am I registered to vote?

Any registered voter who did not vote early, may vote in person on Nov. 5, 2024. You can check your voter registration status here.

Where do I vote?

You must vote in the county you are registered in. Some counties allow voters to go to any polling location in that county, while others may require voters to go to a specific location. Click here to find your voting location.