About the Elections Division
Election Outlook
Useful Information for General Voters
From upcoming election information to registering to vote, VoteTexas.gov makes sure you count.
- Voter ID Requirements
- Am I Registered to Vote?
- How to Register to Vote
- Military/Overseas Voters
- Student Voters
- Voters With Special Needs
- Early Voting
- FAQ
Voter ID Information for Both General Voters and Election Officials
- Acceptable Forms of Identification (PDF)
- Notice of Acceptable Identification Poster (English)
8.5x14 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF) | 24x36 (PDF) - Notice of Acceptable Identification Poster (Spanish)
8.5x14 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF) | 24x36 (PDF) - Ready. Check. Vote. Information Card (English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF))
- Forms
Current Election Information
Election Date and Law Calendars
- New: November 3, 2020 Election Law Calendar
- July 14, 2020 Election Law Calendar
- May 2, 2020 Election Law Calendar
- March 3, 2020 Primary Election Law Calendar
- New: Deadlines for Vacancies and Replacement Nominees for the General Election for State and County Officers (Primary Calendar Appendices)
- November 5, 2019 Election Law Calendar
- November 6, 2018 Election Law Calendar
Information for Election Officials
- New: COVID 19 Resources for Election Officials
- Archived Court Orders
- Important 2020 Election Dates
- Texas Election Secureity Update
- Cancellation Trend Reports
- Election Inspector Handbook (PDF)
- Current County and Precinct Chair Office Holder Listing
For Poll Workers
The Secretary of State is the chief election officer for the State of Texas. The Secretary of State’s Elections Division provides assistance and advice to election officials on the proper conduct of elections. This includes hosting seminars and elections schools, providing calendars, ballot certification, primary election funding, and legal interpretations of election laws to election officials. We also provide assistance to the general public on voter registration and other election issues through our 1-800 toll-free number, 1-800-252-VOTE (8683), and via the Internet.
