Updates with our state’s voting system have caused some unintentional delays in processing voter registration applications. This is unlikely to affect most voters, but check your voter registration status at votetexas.gov just to be sure.
If your registration is NOT up to date, especially if you know you submitted a new application this year, you should get in touch with your local elections office, and they should be able to provide you with more information.
But you should ALSO be prepared to cast a provisional ballot when you go to the polls. Remember, you always have the right to vote provisionally if you can’t cast a regular ballot for any reason.
The process for provisional ballots is similar to regular voting, but you’ll have to fill out some additional paperwork. Then, depending on the issue, the elections office will verify your eligibility and determine whether or not your ballot will be counted, or you may be required to bring in additional documentation within six days after Election Day.
If you have to vote provisionally, you should immediately contact your county’s elections office to learn what steps need to be taken to be sure your ballot is counted. It varies depending on the reason, but for a voter registration issue, the county and state should have that information on file, provided that your application was complete and received on time.
Our website has more information about provisional ballots.
Get help with voting
People with disabilities having trouble voting can contact the Disability Rights Texas Voter Hotline in a number of ways:
- Call 1-888-796-8683
- Email vote@drtx.org
- Call our sign language video phone at 1-866-362-2851