Texas (TX)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may register at 17 years and 10 months)

ID Requirements

To Register: TX driver's license or state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. If neither, can still register but must show ID when voting. Free Election Identification Certificate (EIC) available from the DPS. No online voter registration. Secretary of State cross-references DPS citizenship data with voter rolls.

To Vote: Photo ID required (7 approved forms)

Registration Methods

• Online: This state does not offer online voter registration. Residents must register by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

Early voting runs from 17 to 4 days before election day.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

Absentee ballot available; excuse required (age 65+, disability, absence from county, or confinement).

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored upon completion of sentence, including prison, parole, and probation.

Documentation Needed

• One of 7 approved photo IDs
• Supporting ID form if photo ID unavailable

Additional Notes

Texas does not offer online voter registration.

Sources

• Texas Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Texas