Your Voice. Your Vote.
Register
to Vote
in Texas.
Every Taylor County resident deserves to have their voice counted. Here's everything you need to register, check your status, and make sure you're ready for the next election.
Texas requires registration 30 days before Election Day. Submit your application well in advance — don't miss your window.
Step by Step
How to Register in Texas
Check Your Eligibility
You must be a U.S. citizen, a Texas resident, at least 18 years old on Election Day (17½ to register), and not a convicted felon currently serving a sentence.
Register Online
Start a new Texas voter registration application through the official state portal. It takes just a few minutes. Have your Texas Driver License or ID handy.
Check Your Status
Already registered? Confirm your voter registration record in the statewide database using the Secretary of State's "Am I Registered?" portal.
Update Your Information
Moved recently or changed your name? Texas residents can update their voter registration online through Texas.gov — no need to re-register from scratch.
Taylor County
Local Resources
Voter registration in Texas is managed at the county level. The Taylor County Elections office is your local authority for registration status, polling locations, and election-day logistics.
Find Your County Voter Registrar
Texas Secretary of State directory
VoteTexas.gov — Official State Resource
Texas Secretary of State voter information
Need Help Registering?
Come to a Donuts with Democrats meeting on any Saturday from 10 AM–noon at 3126 S 11th St, Abilene. We can walk you through the process in person.
Find our weekly meetings →Common Questions
FAQ
When is the registration deadline?
Texas law requires you to register by the 30th day before Election Day. Don't wait — submit your application as early as possible.
What if I submit by mail?
If mailing your application, visit a USPS retail location and request a manual (local) postmark at the counter when you drop it off. Postmarks must match the date of mailing on or before the deadline.
I moved within Texas. Do I need to re-register?
You need to update your voter registration with your new address. You can do this online through Texas.gov or by submitting a new registration form to your county voter registrar.
Who is my county voter registrar?
Voter registration in Texas is county-based. For Taylor County, contact the Taylor County Elections office for specific questions about your registration status.
Can I register if I'm 17?
Yes — you can register if you will be 18 on or before Election Day. You must be 17½ at the time of registration.
What if I have a prior conviction?
In Texas, you may register to vote once you have fully discharged your sentence — including any incarceration, parole, or probation. If you've completed your sentence, you are eligible.
Democracy in Action
Registered? Now get involved.
Your registration is step one. Come meet your fellow Taylor County Democrats and find out how you can make a real difference this election cycle.