How to register for May elections in Texas

TYLER — A reminder from our news partner KETK, Texans have until April 3 to register to vote for the upcoming May elections. Early voting begins April 22 and runs through April 29 while Election Day is May 3.

How to check if you’re registered to vote: Residents are encouraged to contact their county voter registrar since voting in Texas is county-based and Texan residents can go to Am I registered? to see if they’re eligible to vote. Residents who have recently changed their name can update their registration status here.

How to register to vote: To register to vote in Texas, residents must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old on Election Day, and a resident of the county in which they plan to vote. They must also not be convicted of any felonies, unless their rights have been restored.

Voters can register by completing a voter registration form online through the Texas Secretary of State’s website or by obtaining a form from their local county voter registrar’s office. Once completed, the form must be mailed to the registrar’s office.

Additionally, residents can choose to register to vote when applying for or renewing their driver’s license at the Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Types of IDs accepted:

Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Texas Election Identification
Certificate issued by DPS
Texas Personal Identification Card
issued by DPS
Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
United States Military Identification Card containing
your photograph
United States Citizenship Certificate containing
your photograph
United States Passport (book or card)

Texans can find the nearest voting location by visiting the VoteTexas.gov website.