Early voting in Texas is underway, and the candidates elected will decide what happens with cannabis and hemp policy when the Legislature convenes on January 12, 2027.
We partnered with the Marijuana Policy Project to bring you our 2026 Texas Cannabis Voter Guide to show where candidates stand on medical cannabis, decriminalization and legalization. It is based on incumbents’ voting records and bill sponsorship and their answers to MPP’s candidate survey. The PDF includes a page to print and take with you when you vote.
Read the 2026 Texas Cannabis Voter Guide
Take time with your ballot. This midterm ballot is a long one, and many of the races won’t be the ones making headlines. Look up a sample ballot and research the races you’re less familiar with. The Texas Tribune’s 2026 ballot tool shows every race and candidate you’ll vote on. Plenty of organizations publish voter guides to help. Along with ours, we recommend Vote411 from the League of Women Voters.
Then make your plan to vote. Voters who make a plan are far more likely to cast a ballot.
- Check your registration at VoteTexas.gov.
- Check your county’s early voting locations and hours. They vary by county, and early voting and Election Day polling places can differ. Find your county elections website here.
- Bring your photo ID and the guide. Phones aren’t allowed in the voting booth, so print any voting guides to bring with you or jot down your picks.
Then text a friend and ask for their plan. Cannabis policy in Texas is decided by who holds office, so let’s make sure our voices are counted. Share this voter guide on social media, or send it to the friend who always asks where candidates stand on cannabis.
Don’t wait for Election Day. Early voting runs October 19 to 30, with shorter lines in many places and Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.