Poll Watchers are an integral part of the election process. They are the extra sets of eyes and ears inside the polling location, both backing up the election workers and holding them accountable. All Poll Watchers must complete the training developed by the Texas Secretary of State (SOS) and bring their certification with them to their assigned location. NOTE: Certification obtained before September 1st will NOT be valid for the November 2024 election. You MUST have completed your certification training AFTER August 31st.
Once you obtain your certification, you can be appointed to a specific location by a candidate, your political party’s County Chair, or a PAC that is supporting or opposing a bond or measure on the ballot. You can be appointed to a polling location, the central counting station, the Signature Verification Committee, or the Early Voting Ballot Board. Download the appropriate form here:
We suggest that you get some supplemental training as well. Contact your local political party’s office to find out if they are offering additional training. If not, Contact Us and we will try to find available training in your area. We suggest you also print our Quick Guide, follow the steps, and take it with you.