How to Vote in Texas
“Friendship”
Capital: Austin
Nickname: The Lone Star State
Admitted: 1845 (28th state)
Electoral Votes: 40
State Bird: Northern Mockingbird
State Flower: Bluebonnet
Registration Deadline
30 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required
Strict photo ID
Early Voting
Yes
Absentee / Mail-In
Excuse required
Polling Hours
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Electoral Votes
40
Voter Registration in Texas
The voter registration deadline in Texas is 30 days before Election Day.
Texas does not currently offer online voter registration.
Texas does not have automatic voter registration.
In Texas, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 17.
Voter ID Requirements in Texas
Texas requires Strict photo ID identification to vote.
Early Voting in Texas
Yes — Texas offers early voting.
Begins 17 days before Election Day and ends 4 days before Election Day
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Texas
Absentee and mail-in voting in Texas: Excuse required.
Must provide a valid reason such as being 65+, disability, absence from county, or confinement in jail
Polling Hours in Texas
Polls in Texas are open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Voting Rights & Restoration in Texas
Felony voting rights in Texas: After completion of sentence.