How to Vote in Texas

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Texas.

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Texas

Texas 18th Congressional District Special Election
(State/Federal)

Texas 18th Congressional District Special Election

Nov 04, 2025

Early voting: Mon October 20, 2025 - Fri October 31, 2025

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Texas does not offer online voter registration. Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 6, 2025 In person: Mon Oct 6, 2025

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: Fri October 24, 2025 Mail: Received by Friday, October 24, 2025 In Person: Fri October 24, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 4, 2025 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 4, 2025

Our website includes election dates for federal elections, statewide elections, and mayoral elections in the top 100 cities by population. Please contact your local election official to learn about other local elections that may be happening in your area.

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in Texas
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Certain designated individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in Texas. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot, contact your local election official.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Texas Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Additional Information