TX · 2026 midterms
Early voting in Texas
Oct 19 – Oct 30, 2026
Registration in Texas closed on Oct 5, 2026. Confirm you are still on the rolls.
Quick answers for Texas
Short, sourced answers to common questions. If something looks off, trust the official site.
Last checked Oct 10, 2026
When can I vote early in Texas?
Early voting runs Oct 19, 2026 through Oct 30, 2026. Hours and sites are set locally.
Is it too late to register in Texas?
Registration closed on Oct 5, 2026. Use the official election site to check whether you are still registered and what you can do next.
Do I need ID to vote in Texas?
Bring one of seven photo IDs: Texas license or ID, election ID certificate, handgun license, military ID, citizenship certificate, or passport. If you're 18-69 it can be expired up to 4 years. If you can't reasonably get one, you can sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and show a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or voter card instead.
Can college students vote where they go to school in Texas?
You can register at your campus address or stay registered at your home address. Just pick one. Texas student IDs don't count as voter ID. If you stay registered at home and you'll be away from your county the whole voting period, you can vote by mail.
When is the mail ballot request deadline in Texas?
Request your mail ballot by Oct 23, 2026. Your county early voting clerk has to receive your application by Oct 23 (a postmark isn't enough).
When does my mail ballot have to arrive in Texas?
Mail your ballot so it is postmarked by Invalid Date. It must arrive by Nov 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM.
Can I track my ballot in Texas?
Use Texas's ballot tracker to see when your ballot was sent, received, and accepted.
Can I take a photo of my ballot in Texas?
No. Texas bans phones and cameras within 100 feet of voting stations, so you can't take a ballot photo at the polls.
Can I vote with a felony record in Texas?
You can register and vote again once you've completed your whole sentence, including prison, parole, supervision or probation.
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Dates move and counties set hours inside these windows. Before you make the trip, confirm with Texas's election office.
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