How to Vote in Texas

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

What Are My Voting Options?

In-Person Early Vote in-person, usually during a two to three week period before Election Day.
Drop Off Your Ballot Complete your absentee ballot at home and drop it at an official location.
Mail In Your Ballot Complete your absentee ballot at home and mail it in.
In-Person on Election Day Vote in-person on the day of the election.

No Upcoming Election and Deadline in Texas

You may have elections happening in your area but we may not know about them at this time.

Please contact your state election official to find out more.

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?

Contact your local election official for more information.

Who can vote early?

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

Where can I go to vote early?

Find your voting location options here. Data is still being made available across states – if you don't see voting locations yet for your address, check back in a few days!

Polls are open on Election Day in Texas from 7:00am to 7:00pm. Find your polling place here.

What do I need to bring to vote early?

ID is required to vote in Texas. Valid forms of ID include:

– Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
– Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
– Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
– Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
– U.S. Military Identification Card containing your photograph
– U.S. Citizenship Certificate containing your photograph
– U.S. Passport (book or card)

Student ID is not considered acceptable ID.

If you do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the above forms of photo ID, you may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration (RID) at the polls and present an alternative form of ID, such as a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or a voter registration certificate.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID or if you do not have or bring a supporting form of ID to present in connection with a Reasonable Impediment Declaration, you may cast a provisional ballot at the polls.

To have the provisional ballot counted, you will be required to visit the county voter registrar’s office within six calendar days of the date of the election to present an acceptable form of photo ID or follow the Reasonable Impediment Declaration procedure.

Additional Resources

For more information, contact your local election official: https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/county.shtml

For more information, contact your local election official.

Drop Off Your Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?

Yes

Who is eligible to vote absentee/by mail?

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote by mail in Texas. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

How do I request a ballot?

Request a mail ballot here.

Request a ballot here.

When are the deadlines to request and drop off a ballot?

Make sure to return your ballot as soon as possible – don't wait until the deadline if you can return it earlier!

Where can I drop it off?

Find your ballot drop-off locations here. Data is still being made available across states – if you don't see any locations yet for your address, check back in a few days!

How to track your ballot

You can look up your mail ballot status by using our online tool.

Additional Information

Family members or other designated individuals may be permitted to drop off a voter's ballot depending on the circumstances. For more information, contact your local election official.

You will need to present a photo ID when dropping off your ballot in person.

For more information, contact your local election official: https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/county.shtml

For more information, contact your local election official.

Mail Your Ballot

Who can request a mail or absentee ballot?

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote by mail in Texas. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

How do I request a ballot?

Request a mail ballot here. Request a ballot here

What are the deadlines to request and mail a ballot?

Make sure to return your ballot as soon as possible – don't wait until the deadline if you can return it earlier!

How to track your ballot

You can look up your mail ballot status by using our online tool.

Additional Information

For more information, contact your local election official.

In addition, Texas allows voters to drop off their mail ballots. Find out more here.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Where do I vote?

Find your voting locations here. Data is still being made available across states – if you don't see any locations yet for your address, check back in a few days!

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

Texas does not offer same-day voter registration, so be sure to submit your voter registration before the deadline.

What do I need to bring to vote?

Additional Information

For more information, contact your local election official: https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/county.shtml

For more information, contact your local election official.

Additional Texas Resources

Who can register to vote in Texas

To register to vote in Texas, you must:
– be a U.S. citizen
– be a resident of the county in which you are applying to register
– 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

Pre-registration

You can pre-register to vote in Texas when you turn 17 years and 10 months old and will be 18 years old by Election Day.

ID Requirements

Your State Election Official

Texas Secretary of State
John B. Scott
www.votetexas.gov
(512) 463-5650

You can also find your local election office here.

How to Vote in Texas

Request an Absentee Ballot

Check Your Registration Status

Get Election Reminders

What Are My Voting Options?

No Upcoming Election and Deadline in Texas

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?

Additional Resources

Drop Off Your Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?

Who is eligible to vote absentee/by mail?

How do I request a ballot?

When are the deadlines to request and drop off a ballot?

Where can I drop it off?

How to track your ballot

Additional Information

Mail Your Ballot

Who can request a mail or absentee ballot?

How do I request a ballot?

What are the deadlines to request and mail a ballot?

How to track your ballot

Additional Information

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Where do I vote?

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

What do I need to bring to vote?

Additional Information

Additional Texas Resources

Who can register to vote in Texas

Pre-registration

ID Requirements

Your State Election Official

Overseas & Military Voting

Voting as a Student

Voting for People with Disabilities

Voting for People with Convictions