Texas Voting Guide
Everything you need to know about voting in Texas (TX)
Voter Registration
Registration Deadline
30 days before Election Day
Online Registration
Not available. Registration must be done by mail or in person.
How to Register
- Print and mail a voter registration application from VoteTexas.gov
- Pick up a voter registration form at your county voter registrar's office, libraries, or government offices
- Your county voter registrar's office processes all registrations
Voter ID Requirements
Accepted Forms of Identification
- Texas driver's license or personal ID card (may be expired up to 4 years)
- Texas Election Identification Certificate (free from DPS)
- Texas handgun license
- U.S. military ID with photo
- U.S. citizenship certificate with photo
- U.S. passport (book or card)
What if I don't have ID?
If you cannot obtain a photo ID, you may sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and present a supporting document (utility bill, bank statement, government document, paycheck, or certified birth certificate).
Early Voting & Absentee / Mail-In Voting
Early Voting
17 days to 4 days before Election Day (weekdays and weekends)
Absentee / Mail-In
Absentee (mail-in) ballots are available only if you are 65 or older, sick or disabled, will be out of the county during the entire early voting period and on Election Day, or confined in jail.
Election Day
Polls Open
7:00 AM
Polls Close
7:00 PM
Texas uses countywide voting centers in many counties — you may be able to vote at any polling location in your county, not just your assigned precinct.
Key Dates & Deadlines
October 6, 2026
Voter registration deadline (general election)
October 19, 2026
Early voting begins
October 23, 2026
Last day to apply for ballot by mail
October 30, 2026
Early voting ends
November 3, 2026
Election Day
Useful Links
Disclaimer
Voting rules change frequently due to new legislation, court rulings, and administrative updates. The information on this page reflects general requirements as of 2025 and is intended as an educational overview. Always verify current requirements and deadlines with your state or local election office. Key dates shown are approximate for the 2026 general election cycle.