Make sure you are all set to VOTE!

We will walk you through each step.

• Check Your Voter Registration

• Register to vote

• Vote by mail

Want more info? Check out the details below.

Who can register to vote in Texas?

To register in Texas you must:

• be a citizen of the United States

• be a resident of the county in which the application for registration is made

• be at least 17 years and 10 months old (you must be 18 to vote)

• not be finally convicted of a felony, or if a convicted felon, you must have fully discharged your punishment, including any incarceration, parole, supervision, period of probation or be pardoned

• have not been declared mentally incompetent by final judgment of a court of law

How do I vote in person?

Vote on Election Day

Voters in Texas can look up where to vote on Texas's site.

Vote early

Texas does offer early voting. Learn more about voting early in Texas.

What to bring

You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Texas.

Acceptable forms include:

• Texas driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

• Texas election ID certificate

• Texas personal ID card

• Texas handgun license

• US military ID with photo

• US citizenship certificate with photograph (doesn't need to be current)

• US passport

Forms must be current or expired less than four years. For voters aged 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise valid. For voters aged 18-69, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired no more than four years before being presented for voter qualification at the polling place.
Voters without ID:
If you don't have ID and cannot obtain one due to a reasonable impediment, you'll need to sign a sworn statement that there is a reason why you don't have any of the accepted IDs, and present one of the following:

• certified birth certificate

• valid voter registration certificate

• or a current utility bill, government check, bank statement or paycheck, or government document with your name and an address.

If you meet these requirements and are eligible to vote, you may vote in the election.
If you don't have ID and do not have a reasonable impediment to obtaining one or did not bring ID to the polling place, you may cast a provisional ballot. In order to have the provisional ballot counted, you will be required to visit the voter registrar's office within six (6) calendar days of the date of the election to either present one of the forms of photo ID or submit a temporary affidavit, or, if applicable, qualify for the disability exemption, in the presence of the county voter registrar while attesting to the fact that you do not have any of the required photo IDs.

How do I vote by mail?

1. Review the absentee ballot application and confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements for voting absentee.

2. Fill out the application completely.

3. Submit the request to your local election office.

4. To vote by mail, you must provide one of the following numbers on your ballot by mail (ABBM) and your mail ballot carrier envelope:

• Texas Driver’s License,

• Texas Personal Identification Number,

• Election Identification Certificate Number issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (NOT your voter registration VUID number), or

• Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number

If you have not been issued one of these identification numbers, you must indicate so by checking the appropriate box on the ABBM or carrier envelope.

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

Texas does not offer registration on Election Day.

What are key deadlines for the November 2022 election?

Registration deadlines

• In-person at local election office : Oct 11

• By mail (postmarked by) : Oct 11

Absentee ballot deadlines

• Request ballot (received by) : Oct 28

• Return ballot by mail (postmarked by) : Nov 8 by 7:00 p.m.

• Return ballot in person : Nov 8 by 7:00 p.m.

Voting deadlines

• Early voting : varies by location

• In-person : Nov 8

How do I see what's on my ballot?

Learn more about what will be on your ballot by visiting Ballotpedia.

How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:

1. Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.

2. Send the application to your local election office.

3. It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.

4. Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.

5. States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.

If after submitting your FPCA, your ballot does not arrive, contact your local election office first. Then:

• You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.

• If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.

The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Texas. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov

How do I contact my state election office?

Address:
Secretary of State
James E. Rudder Bldg., 1019 Brazos St.
Austin, TX 78701

Phone Number:
(512) 463-5650