How to Vote in Texas

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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.

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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.