Heading to the polls? Here's a reminder of what not to do, according to Texas law

Voters headed to the polls on Election Day are constantly reminded to bring one of the many forms of acceptable identification.

But what are some things voters can’t do or bring to the polls?

Voting laws prohibit people from doing certain activities within 100 feet of the outside door of a polling station. The boundary should be marked at the polling location.

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Voters are not allowed to campaign, post, use or distribute any political signs or literature relating to a candidate, political party or ballot measure within 100 feet of the entrance of the polling location. 

Within 100 feet of a polling location, voters are also not allowed to:

• Use their cell phones
• Take selfies
  • This includes taking selfies with their ballots
• Record sound or images
• Bring a firearm onto the premises of a polling place
  • According to Texas law, only licensed peace officers may carry handguns into the polling place.
• Engage in electioneering

Using a sound amplification device to electioneer within 1,000 feet of a polling place is also illegal. Authorities can enforce the rule if an election judge can hear the sound within 100 feet of the polling location.

If anyone is experiencing any issues while voting, they can text “election” to the Houston Chronicle at (346) 215-0869.