When does early voting end in Texas? See key dates for May 4 election

The deadline for early voting in Texas is quickly approaching. Tuesday, April 30, is the final day to vote early in person for the May 4 election.

Here's what we know about the current election.

When does early voting end in Texas?

• Tuesday, April 30: Last day to vote early in person.

• Saturday, May 4: Election Day is the last day to vote; polls close at 7 p.m. but will allow anyone to vote as long as they are in line beforehand. Additionally, mail-in ballots must be returned and postmarked by 7 p.m. Central Time on Saturday. Postmarked ballots returned by that deadline must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 6.

What's on the ballot in Texas?

Ballots vary across counties. Statewide, there are over 200 bond elections for school districts, water districts, hospital districts, and community colleges. Municipal elections feature contests for school board and city council positions, along with property appraisal district boards. Additionally, there are various local propositions, such as the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana in Lubbock County.

Sample ballots can be found online.

What ID do I need to bring to vote in Texas?

All voters must bring one of the seven approved forms of ID to the polls. These include:

• Texas driver license

• Texas election ID certificate

• Texas personal ID card

• Texas handgun license

• U.S. citizenship certificate with photo

• U.S. military ID card

• U.S. passport

If you do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of these forms of identification, you can still vote by filling out a reasonable impediment declaration and showing a copy or original of one of the following approved IDs:

• Birth certificate

• Current utility bill

• Bank statement

• Government check

• Paycheck

• Government document with name and address (such as the voter registration certificate)

Know your rights as a voter

As a voter you have the right to request the following, according to the Secretary of State:

• A ballot with written instructions on how to cast a ballot.

• The polling place official can give instructions on how to cast a ballot (but not suggestions on how to vote).

• Cast your vote in secret and free from intimidation.

• Receive up to two more ballots if you make a mistake while marking the ballot.

• Bring an interpreter to assist you as you qualify to vote if you do not understand the English language.

• Help to cast your ballot if you cannot write, see the ballot, or understand the language in which it is written.

• Report a possible voting rights abuse to the Secretary of State (1-800-252-8683) or to your local election official.

• Cast a provisional ballot if your name does not appear on the list of registered voters.

This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: When does early voting end in Texas? See guide for May 4 election