Texas — 2026 voter information

Voter Information

An eligible registered voter must have a qualifying absentee-voting reason. The official guide lists the permitted reasons and exceptions.

Register or update registration

Follow the state paper registration instructions linked by Vote.gov, or contact your local election office for in-person registration.

Official registration guide

Check registration

Confirm your registration and current address with the state election service.

State election service

Get your mail ballot

Complete an Application for Ballot by Mail and send it to your county Early Voting Clerk. Include the required ID number. Faxed or emailed applications also require a timely mailed original.

Official mail-ballot instructions

Confirm your ballot was received

Check your ballot status through the official service. If it is missing, rejected or needs correction, contact your local election office promptly.

Ballot tracking

Complete the ballot and return envelope exactly as instructed, including any signature, ID, witness or notary requirements. Check the official request and return deadlines; a mailing date is not always enough.

Information as of 2026-09-15

Sources

NCSL — state absentee and mail voting policies

NASS — state election service directory

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