Voting
For information related to this topic that is provided in American Sign Language (ASL), visit our Voting Videos in ASL page.
Disability Rights Texas is designated by the Help America Vote Act to ensure accessible voting in Texas. We train people with disabilities on voting rights, survey polling places for accessibility, work with election officials, and respond to legislative inquiries.
Sign up for voting texts: To join, text the word VOTE to 844-937-3904. (Messaging and data rates apply.)
Resources for Election Workers: DRTx provides resources to help election workers ensure polling sites are fully accessible.
Featured Resources
Ballot by Mail Checklist
The Ballot by Mail Checklist provides guidance to help you apply for a Ballot by Mail, track your application status, and get additional help if you need it. Continue reading “Ballot by Mail Checklist”
Voting Rights of People with Disabilities
You have the right to vote whether you have a disability or not, as long as you are registered to vote in Texas. This handout provides information on the rights of voters with disabilities. Continue reading “Voting Rights of People with Disabilities”
Handouts
Your Voting Rights and Accommodations
This handout covers what you need to know about alternatives to voting in-person on Election Day. Alternatives include voting by mail, early voting, and curbside voting. Also covered are some important rights and accommodations that you can access. Continue reading “Your Voting Rights and Accommodations”
ExpressVote Voting System
The ExpressVote Voting System may be used at your polling place during elections. Learn about the technology and get familiar with its features. Continue reading “ExpressVote Voting System”
Instructions for Hart Touch Voting System
A Hart direct-record electronic (DRE) voting system may be used at your polling place during elections. Get familiar with the system and how to navigate it. Continue reading “Instructions for Hart Touch Voting System”
Alternative Voting Options
Alternatives for people without access to traditional voting methods. Alternatives covered include vote by mail, voting early, and curbside voting. Continue reading “Alternative Voting Options”
Understanding Your Texas Voter Registration Certificate
Learn how to understand the Voter Registration Certificate you’ll receive in the mail. This handout will help you use your certificate to identify your precinct, as well as which elections and races you can vote in. Continue reading “Understanding Your Texas Voter Registration Certificate”
Polling Place Accessibility Survey (Short Version)
A brief survey for voters, poll workers, or election officials to complete to determine if their polling site is accessible to people with disabilities. Continue reading “Polling Place Accessibility Survey (Short Version)”
Voter ID Exemption – Proving Disability
If you are a voter with a disability that does not have a photo ID, find out how you can get a permanent exemption from the photo ID requirement. Continue reading “Voter ID Exemption – Proving Disability”
Basic Guide to Polling Place Accessibility
How to check if a polling place is accessible and in compliance with the law. Continue reading “Basic Guide to Polling Place Accessibility”
Polling Place Accessibility & Ensuring Effective Interaction
This handout covers how to ensure a polling place is accessible and provides tips for effectively interacting with people with disabilities. Continue reading “Polling Place Accessibility & Ensuring Effective Interaction”
Provisional Ballots
When and how to use a provisional ballot in Texas. Continue reading “Provisional Ballots”
Voting Rights for People with Disabilities Picture Book
This easy-to-read book provides people with disabilities information about their voting rights. Continue reading “Voting Rights for People with Disabilities Picture Book”
How to Register to Vote in Texas
Learn what you need to know so you can register to vote in Texas. Continue reading “How to Register to Vote in Texas”
Voter ID in Texas
Learn about what ID you need to vote in Texas, and what to do if you are a person with a disability who does not have an ID. Continue reading “Voter ID in Texas”
Publications
Voting Rights Poster
Display the voting rights poster in your office or building so voters know their rights. Continue reading “Voting Rights Poster”
Videos
Your Vote Matters
In this short video, people with disabilities talk about what it was like voting for the first time, and why it’s important to vote and have your voice heard. Watch the video “Your Vote Matters”
Get Ready to Vote
Are you ready to vote? Learn about IDs, polling places, and getting help so you’re ready. Watch the video “Get Ready to Vote”
Different Ways to Vote
Learn about different ways to vote, including voting early in-person and voting by mail. Watch the video “Different Ways to Vote”
Your Rights at the Polls
Learn about your rights when voting, like your right to a physically accessible polling place, accessible communications, assistive technologies, and more. Watch the video “Your Rights at the Polls”
Ballot by Mail Checklist in ASL
This video in ASL provides guidance to help you apply for a Ballot by Mail, track your application status, and get additional help if you need it. Watch the video “Ballot by Mail Checklist in ASL”
Voting Rights for the Deaf Community
This video covers everything the deaf community needs to know about voting in Texas, including eligibility, registration, and voting methods. Watch the video “Voting Rights for the Deaf Community”
External Links
- Vote for Access
The Vote for Access video series discusses barriers people with disabilities experience related to voting.
- Early Voting Information
- Find Out If You Are Registered to Vote
- List of county election officials
- Request a voter registration application
- Request an application for ballot by mail
- U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A comprehensive list of resources for voters with disabilities
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