Texas voter registration ends Monday

EAST TEXAS — The last day to register to vote in Texas is Monday, marking a crucial deadline for residents to ensure their participation in the upcoming November election.

Eligible to register to vote if:

• United States citizen
• Resident of the county where your application is submitted
• At least 17 years and 10 months old on the date of your voter registration application is submitted and your 18 years old on Election Day
• Not a convicted felon (You may be eligible if you have completed your sentence, probation and parole)
• Not declared mentally incapacitated by a court of law

How to register to vote for the first time:

• Complete a voter registration application and return it to your county election office at least 30 days before the upcoming election date.
• Contact your local voter registrar to complete the voter registration process.

Early voting in Texas begins on Oct. 20, allowing voters to cast their ballots ahead of the official Election Day on Nov. 4.

For more information on how to register to vote, Texans can visit the Vote Texas website.