Am I allowed to register to vote?

You are eligible to register to vote if: 

• You are a United States citizen; 

• You are a resident of the county where you submit the application; 

• You are at least 17 years and 10 months old on the date your voter registration application is submitted, and you are 18 years of age on Election Day. 

• You are not a convicted felon (you may be eligible to vote if you have completed your sentence, probation, and parole); and 

• You have not been declared by a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be either totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote.

How can I register to vote for the first time?

To register to vote in Texas, simply complete a voter registration application and return it to your county election office at least 30 days before the upcoming election date. To complete an application, you may do so: 

• In-person. Visit your county’s Voter Registrar office or with the help of a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar.

• By mail. Pick up a voter registration application from your county’s Voter Registrar office, public libraries, government offices, or high schools. 

• If you’re not already registered to vote but have an existing Texas Driver License or state identification card, you can register to vote online when renewing, replacing or changing your contact information for either of these cards through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Can I look online to see if I am registered to vote in Texas?

Yes, you are able to look online using your county website or the Texas Secretary of State’s website to be able to check your registration status.

Can I update my voter registration information online?

Yes, you can. If you need to change your address or change the name on your voter registration information, you can go to the Texas Secretary of State’s website to do so.

Are there any deadlines to register to vote for the next upcoming election?

Voter registration deadlines in Texas for the next election: 

• Register by mail deadline: Must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day 

• In person registration deadline: 30 days before Election Day

What if I didn’t re-register to vote at my current address after moving?

People who moved within the county and didn’t re-register under a new address have to vote in their former precinct unless there is Countywide Polling. If that’s the case, the voter can vote anywhere in the county.

For people who moved into a new county and didn’t re-register they will only be able to vote by a limited ballot during early voting and will not be able to vote otherwise.