Texas voting resources and essential tools

Navigating local Texas elections shouldn't feel overwhelming. We provide the essential guides, deadline trackers, and ballot lockups you need to cast your vote with confidence.

Voter Guides with Printable Sample Ballots

(State, National and County)

Ballot Ready

(State, National and County)

Ballotpedia

(State and National)

iVoterGuide

Registration Deadlines and Eligibility

  • In Texas, voter registration must be completed at least 30 days before election day.
  • Verify your registration status early, check your county details, and ensure your address is up to date before heading to the polls.
  • Last Day to Register to Vote Monday, October 5, 2026
  • First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance Monday, October 19, 2026
  • Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) Friday, October 23, 2026
  • Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance Friday, October 30, 2026
  • Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4
What are the requirements 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.

 

Required Identification for Texas Voters

Approved Texas voter identification

Texas requires an approved photo ID to cast your ballot in person, such as a Texas driver license, election identification certificate, handgun license, or U.S. passport. Review the complete list of accepted identification options before voting day.

  • 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 containing the person’s photograph
  • United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
  • United States Passport (book or card)

 

Supporting forms of ID that can be presented if the voter does not possess one of the acceptable photo ID and cannot reasonably obtain one:

  • copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and an address, including the voter’s voter registration certificate;
  • copy of or original current utility bill;
  • copy of or original bank statement;
  • copy of or original government check;
  • copy of or original paycheck; or
  • copy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document).

After presenting one of the forms of supporting ID listed above, the voter must execute a Reasonable Impediment Declaration.