Hays County changes three polling locations, citing ADA compliance

HAYS COUNTY (KXAN) — Hays County will alter existing voting locations for the Nov. 4 election to comply with standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This follows an Oct. 14 vote by the Hays County Commissioners Court to close or otherwise relocate three of its polling places, citing steep slopes in parking lots, inaccessible rights-of-way and changes in foundation levels that may "cause barriers to voters with disabilities."

The commissioners court voted to change the following:

• Holiday Inn Express replaces the neighboring Sunfield Station
• Patriot's Hall Wellness Center replaces Dripping Springs Learning Center
• Driftwood Community Center polling location is now closed

“Hays County Elections is dedicated to finding locations that are fully and equally accessible for all voters," said Hays County Elections Administrator Jennifer Doinoff. "Our team will work with the affected locations to make permanent remedies, so that we can use them for future elections.”

Early voting began Monday and runs through Oct. 31. Texas voters will decide whether to pass a range of 17 statewide constitutional amendments in addition to local tax codes and officials.

A complete list of Hays County polling locations, as well as sample ballots, can be found here.