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Voting in Texas, Simplified.
From getting registered to finding your polling place, get the information you need to prepare for voting in Texas.
Voter information made easier to understand. Official actions and election information link directly to trusted Texas and local election resources.
- Register
- Get Ready
- Go Vote
Upcoming Texas Election
Uniform Election Day
35 days away
- Election Day
- November 3, 2026
- Registration deadline
- October 5, 2026
- Early voting starts
- October 19, 2026
- Early voting ends
- October 30, 2026
- Deadline to apply for a ballot by mail
- October 23, 2026
Application must be received by this date, not postmarked.
Dates can change. Always verify with VoteTexas.gov or your county election office.
5 Things to Know Before You Vote in Texas
Work through these five steps in order. Each one links to the official Texas resource.
Are You Registered?
Start by checking your Texas voter registration status. If you aren't registered, we'll show you where to go and what to do next.
Does Your Registration Say “Suspense”?
You are still registered to vote. A “Suspense” status generally means your county needs confirmation of your current residential address.
Moved within the same county?
You can update your address online. If your address has not been updated before you vote, you may complete a Statement of Residence at the polling place and vote if you are otherwise eligible.
Moved to a different Texas county?
Update your voter registration with your new address as soon as possible. For the November 3, 2026 election, the voter registration deadline is October 5, 2026.
If your registration in your new county will not be effective by Election Day, you may be eligible to vote a limited ballot during Early Voting in your new county.
I Need to Register
Need to Register to Vote?
For eligible Texans who are not registered yet. Texas does not offer full online voter registration — pick the option that works best for you.
Fill Out & Print an Application
Complete your voter registration application online. After completing it, you must print, sign, and mail the application to your County Voter Registrar.
Next: print it, sign it, and mail it to your county.
Important: Completing the application online does not complete your voter registration. You must print, sign, and mail the completed application to your County Voter Registrar.
Have a Voter Registration Application Mailed to You
No printer? No problem. You can request a voter registration application by mail from your County Voter Registrar:
Contact Your County Voter Registrar
Find your county's registrar and ask them to mail you a voter registration application.
Next: Complete and sign the application you receive, then return it by mail as instructed.
Important: Your Registration Isn't Complete Yet
If you use the online voter registration application, completing the form online does not register you to vote. You must print, sign, and mail the completed application to your County Voter Registrar.
I'm Already Registered — I Need to Update My Information
For registered Texas voters who need to update their existing voter registration.
Update My Voter Registration Information — Opens the official Texas resource in a new tabAlready registered? This service is for voters who are currently registered to vote in Texas. You can use it to update your name and/or residential address on your existing Texas voter registration record. It does not register a new voter.
Texas voter registration is handled county by county, and registration deadlines apply before each election. This site never collects or stores your registration information — every action happens on the official Texas site.
Know Before You Go
See what election is taking place and what will appear on your ballot before you head to the polls.
What's on My Ballot?
See the races and candidates that will appear on your ballot. Enter your address on VOTE411 to view personalized ballot information.
VOTE411 is a nonpartisan voter information resource provided by the League of Women Voters Education Fund.
This site does not rank, recommend, summarize, or endorse any candidate, party, proposition, or ballot measure.
Get Poll-Ready
Before you leave home, make sure you know what identification you can use when voting in person in Texas.
Acceptable forms of photo ID
- 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
- United States military identification card with photo
- United States citizenship certificate with photo
- United States passport (book or card)
Don't Have One of These IDs?
If you do not have one of these photo IDs and cannot reasonably get one, Texas offers another way. You can show a supporting form of identification — such as a voter registration certificate, birth certificate, current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document with your name and address — and complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration at the polling place explaining why you could not get a photo ID.
Make Your Voting Plan
Find Where to Vote
Before you head out to vote, check your polling location and make sure you know where you're going.
Unofficial Polling Place Information by County
Use the Texas election lookup tool to view unofficial polling-place information by county.
Visit Your County's Election Website
Your county election website may provide polling locations, voting hours, sample ballots, and other local election information.
Disclaimer: Only counties with publicized links are provided.
Polling locations can vary by election and may differ between Early Voting and Election Day. Check your polling-place information before you go.
Questions About Where to Vote?
If you have questions about Early Voting or Election Day polling locations, contact your County Voter Registrar or Elections Office for help.
Polling locations and hours can change. Always verify your voting location before leaving.
Questions? Start Here.
Pick the topic closest to your question. Each one opens the official Texas resource.
- Voting by Mail — Opens the official Texas resource in a new tab
- Voters With Disabilities — Opens the official Texas resource in a new tab
- Voter ID Questions — Opens the official Texas resource in a new tab
- Moved Recently — Opens the official Texas resource in a new tab
- Common Voting Questions — Opens the official Texas resource in a new tab
- Military & Overseas Voters — Opens the official Texas resource in a new tab
- Find My County Election Office — Opens the official Texas resource in a new tab
Registration says “Suspense”?
You are still registered to vote, but you may need to confirm or update your residential address.
Texas Elections Division
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About Ready to Vote Texas
Ready to Vote Texas was created to make the Texas voting process easier to understand.
We bring together clear, easy-to-follow voter information and direct links to official Texas election resources so you can find what you need without having to search across multiple websites.
Ready to Vote Texas is an independent, nonpartisan voter information resource. We do not endorse candidates, political parties, or ballot positions. Our goal is simple: help Texans find reliable information so they can make their own voting decisions and be prepared to vote.