The last day to register to vote in the election is May 14th, 2026.
Texas does not have online voter registration, but we do have options!
Registration FAQs
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Q: How can I register to vote
- Visit Register2vote.org to fill out a form. You will then be mailed a printed application and a stamped envelope that is pre-addressed to your local registrar. Sign it and mail it back. Your registration is not complete until you mail it.
- Visit the Texas Secretary of State page to fill out a form. You will then need to print it, sign it, put it in an envelope, stamp it, and drop it in the mail to your county voter registration office. Your registration is not complete until you mail it.
- Register in person at your county Voter Registrar’s office. (In some Texas counties, the Tax Assessor-Collector is also the Voter Registrar. In some counties, the County Clerk or Elections Administrator registers voters.)
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Q: How can I check my voter registration status?
Check if you're registered to vote and send this link to friends and family to do the same.
If you're not found, register to vote using our instructions above.
If your status is suspended; it's okay, you're not in trouble. You can update your information/address online or mail in a voter registration form and select 'change' when asked Application Type.
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Q: If I send my registration application by the deadline, what happens next?
Your voter registration is effective 30 days after it’s submitted (and accepted*). The county office will put your name on the voter registration list, and mail your voter registration certificate to you. Once you get it, be sure to sign by the X on the front of the card and keep it in a safe place.
*If your application is missing information, you’ll get a notice in the mail and have a deadline to respond.
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Q. I’m registered to vote, but I moved this past year. What do I need to do?
If you moved within the same county where you’re currently registered, you can submit the "in county" change online OR you can file your new address in writing with your county voter registration office.
If you moved to a new county, you must re-register in your new county of residence by Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.
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Q: Where’s my county voter registration office?
Click here to find their address and phone number (and fax). And you find can their website here.