Early voting for the November 5 election in Texas starts on October 21, with officials predicting record turnout and a lengthy ballot featuring major races and local funding proposals.

Election Day is Nov. 5, but you don't have to wait till then to cast your ballot. Early voting in Texas begins Monday.

Early voting runs from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1, and if you're planning to cast your ballot before Election Day, there are a couple of things you need to know. Before you head to the polls, you'll need to make sure you're registered to vote. The last day to register to vote in this election was Oct. 7, but here's how to check your registration status.