The Nov. 5 general election is coming up, and so is the deadline to register to vote. Eligible Texans must register by Oct. 7 to vote for the president, a U.S. senator and several statewide candidates.

Depending on where Texans live, local leaders, tax changes and propositions may also appear on the ballot.

What you need to know

To check voter registration status, click here. Registered voters can update their address and other information online or contact their local voter registrar.

If Texans still need to register, they must submit a paper application. Individuals can download the application here, which must be printed, signed and mailed to a county’s election office. Texans can also contact or visit their local election office for information about in-person registration.


Texas does not allow online voter registration, unless individuals are updating, renewing or replacing a Texas driver’s license or ID card through the Texas Department of Public Safety.

To be eligible to register to vote, Texans must:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be at least 18 years old by Election Day
• Reside in the county they apply to vote in
• Not have been declared mentally incapacitated by a court

Convicted felons generally are not eligible to vote, although Texans who complete their sentence, probation and parole may become eligible.

Key dates

• Oct. 7: Last day to register to vote or update information
• Oct. 21: Early in-person voting begins
• Oct. 25: Last day to apply to vote by mail
• Nov. 1: Early in-person voting ends
• Nov. 5: Election Day

Texans can visit www.votetexas.gov for more information.

On the ballot


Texans will have the opportunity to vote for the president, one U.S. senator, one Texas Railroad Commissioner, three Texas Supreme Court justices and three members of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Fifteen state Senate seats are up for election as well as all seats in the U.S. and Texas Houses.