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Why should I register to vote? |
Voting is the process that enables you to have a say on the issues and officials that most affect your life. Your participation in this process is vital to maintaining a democracy "of the people, by the people, and for the people" and distinguishes the United States from every other country. It is a right you should exercise at every available opportunity, because you are helping to determine how we live and what our future will be. |
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Must I be a U.S. citizen and a resident to register to vote in Texas? |
You must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Texas to vote in Texas. |
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How do I register to vote? |
You may register to vote simply by filling out a Texas Voter Registration application which are readily available at libraries, post offices, government offices, major grocery stores and, of course, here: To download a Voter Registration application, http://www.votexas.org/vr17.pdf. |
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Do I have to register before every election? |
No. Once you register to vote, you shouldn't have to register again, so long as you don't move out of the county where you were first registered. |
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Do I have to bring an I.D. with me to register to vote? |
Identification is not required to register to vote in Texas, but you must take either your voter registration certificate or acceptable identification when you vote. |
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How old must I be to register to vote? |
You may register if you are at least 17 years and 10 months of age. However, you must be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the election. |
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Must I declare a political party affiliation when I register? |
No, though when you vote in a primary election, your vote will determine your party affiliation for the rest of the year. |
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Where can I register to vote? |
You may register in person to vote at your County Voter Registration office, County Driver License office, public library, the Office of the Secretary of State of Texas, and at get-out-the-vote rallies at special locations. |
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Is there a deadline for sending in the registration form? |
To vote in an upcoming election, your properly completed voter registration form must be postmarked thirty (30) days before the upcoming election to be valid. |
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Can I find out if I am still registered if I haven’t voted in a long time? |
Contact your County Voter Registration Office for information specific to your situation. In addition, you can check online: HERE - To confirm your voter registration status, you may select one of three methods: search by: 1. your Voter Unique Identifier (VUID), 2. your Texas driver's license number; or 3. your first and last name. |
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Can a homeless person register to vote? |
Yes. |
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What form do I fill out to change my address or my name? |
You must complete a Texas Voter Registration application, though in some cases, you can change your information online. |
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Can anyone vote early or vote early by mail? |
Any registered voter may vote early in person. To vote early by mail, you must first complete an application for ballot by mail.
To be eligible to vote early by mail in Texas, you must:
- be 65 years or older;
- be disabled;
- be out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance; or
- be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible.
You may open this form (PDF, 41kb), print the application, fill in the information, sign and date it. You will then put it in an envelope, add postage, and mail to the Early Voting Clerk in your county.
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You may also request an application for Ballot by Mail online , and not later than the next working day, an application for ballot by mail will be mailed to you. You must mail the application to early voting clerk of the authority conducting the election. |
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Where do I go to vote? |
You will vote in the precinct in which you are registered.
Early Voting Polling Places
Election Day Polling Places |
