Are You Ready to Vote in Texas? Here’s a Guide with Everything You Need to Know
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
TEXAS – Texas voters who wish to participate in the elections on November 3, 2026, must ensure they are registered before the state’s deadline. The deadline to register to vote for the November 3 elections is Monday, October 5, 2026, according to the Texas Secretary of State. State law requires eligible voters to register at least 30 days before an election. However, election officials recommend completing the process early, especially if the application will be sent by mail. Who can register to vote in Texas? To register, a person must meet the following requirements: Be a U.S. citizen. Be a resident of the county where they are applying. Be at least 17 years and 10 months old at the time of applying for registration and have turned 18 by election day. Not have a current felony conviction. A person may become eligible again after completing their sentence, including any applicable period of probation or supervision. Not have been declared totally or partially mentally incapacitated, without the right to vote, by a court with jurisdiction.
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