Here’s how to vote in Texas’ Nov. 8 midterm elections

How do I check if I’m registered to vote?

Your Texas driver’s license number and date of birth.
Your first and last names, date of birth and county you reside in.
Your date of birth and Voter Unique Identifier, which appears on your voter registration certificate.

When do I need to drop off or mail an application?

What is the deadline to mail my ballot?

Who is eligible to vote early?

Where am I allowed to vote early?

Are polling locations the same on Election Day as they are during early voting?

Who can register to vote in Texas?

How do I register to vote?

Do you have to reregister to vote?

What if I moved after the voter registration deadline?

What do I do if I run into issues with my voter registration?

How do I know if I’m eligible to vote by mail?

You will be 65 or older by Election Day.
You will not be in your county for the entire span of voting, including early voting.
You cite a sickness or disability that prevents you from voting in person without needing personal assistance or without the likelihood of injuring your health.
You’re expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day.
You are confined in jail but otherwise eligible (i.e., not convicted of a felony).

What identification do I need to vote by mail?

Does lack of immunity to COVID-19 qualify as a disability during the pandemic?

What kind of postage do I need to return my mail-in ballot?

What if there’s an issue with my mail-in ballot?

How can I find which polling places are near me?

What form of ID do I need to bring?

A state driver’s license (issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety).
A Texas election identification certificate (issued by DPS).
A Texas personal identification card (issued by DPS).
A Texas license to carry a handgun (issued by DPS).
A U.S. military ID card with a personal photo.
A U.S. citizenship certificate with a personal photo.
A U.S. passport.

What if I don’t have a valid photo ID?

A valid voter registration certificate.
A certified birth certificate.
A document confirming birth admissible in a court of law that establishes your identity (which may include a foreign birth document).
A copy of or an original current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other document that shows the voter’s name and address. (Any government document that contains a voter’s photo must be an original.)

What does the pandemic mean for voting in this election?

What if I was planning to vote in person, but I have been diagnosed with COVID-19?

How do I know if my provisional ballot was counted?

What about regular ballots?

What voter data is public?