Voting In Texas? Better Know The Dress Code
Before you head off to vote in Texas, on November 5th, make sure you're dressed appropriately or you could get in trouble.
Texas voters have a lot of things to vote on November 5th, including a new POTUS and Vice POTUS, so everybody needs to get their vote(s) in.
Here are a few things Texas voters should know about casting their votes. For details on the dress code, scroll on down.
I'm pretty casual in the way I dress and rarely ever get totally "dressed up". I'm in radio so, since nobody can see me, I get to wear whatever. Same pretty much goes for being out in public and, nope, I don't dress up to vote either.
It's not like you really have to dress nice to vote anyway. There isn't anything you have to wear, there are just some things that you CAN'T wear. That "Metal Up Your Ass" Metallica T-shirt is fine. As long as it doesn't say "Metal Up Your Ass, Vote For So and So."
Wearing anything that promotes or endorses a candidate, measure or party is a no - no at the polls.
This applies to hats, buttons, shoes, socks, shirts, etc. Anything visible. Election workers may allow you to turn your shirt inside out. Hats, buttons, etc; they'll probably make you take back to your car. If directed to, just do it. Refusing or raising a fuss can get you a class C misdemeanor and/or fined up to $500.
What Else Should I Know About Texas Polling Sites?
No photography, (including selfies), no recording, leave your gun in the car and don't forget your ID. Learn more here.
PS: The clothing rule only applies if the candidate named on it is on the current ballot. If they're not, you're good. Feel free to rock a "vote for Abe", (Lincoln), shirt or an "I Love JQA", (John Quincy Adams), hoodie.
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