How to Become a Poll Watcher
In Texas, poll watchers are appointed to observe the conduct of an election on behalf of a candidate, a political party, or the proponents/opponents of a measure (specific-purpose political action committees).
Poll watchers MUST receive a certificate of appointment and present that certificate to the presiding judge at the polling location. There are 4 different certificates you can receive:
- Certificate of Appointment of Poll Watcher by Candidate (PDF)
- Certificate of Appointment of Poll Watchers by Political Party (PDF)
- Certificate of Appointment of Poll Watcher for Propositions or Measures (PDF)
- Certificate of Appointment of Poll Watcher by Registered Voters on Behalf of Write-in Candidate (PDF)
Poll watchers MUST complete the Texas Election Poll Worker Training program and present a certificate of completion to the presiding judge at the polling location.
You will be accepted as a poll watcher at the polling location when you have these two certificates and present them both to the presiding judge at the polling location.