Am I registered? (Texas Secretary of State)
Official Texas Voter Registration Name & Address Change | Texas.gov
2024 Important Dates / Texas Secretary of State
Last Day to Register to Vote [spring] | Monday, February 5, 2024 |
Last Day to Register to Vote [spring] | Thursday, April 4, 2024 |
Last Day to Register to Vote [spring] | Monday, April 29, 2024 |
Last Day to Register to Vote [fall] | Monday, October 7, 2024 |
Next Election Update
The next county-wide Election is scheduled for November 7, 2023. Items on the ballot will include:
Sample Ballots for this November 7, 2023 General and Special Election will become available in late September. When it becomes available, click here to find the information about the election candidates, when the information becomes available. It will ask you to enter your address to start, and enter your address again on the new web page to start.
Here are 3 basic strategies for being an informed voter and research more complete information about the election candidates, their proposals and potential impact:
There are a lot of resources available at Fondren Library to conduct these research. Contact Kelley Center for Government Information for further related information research assistance: govhelp@rice.edu, Office B38 and Information Desk, Fondren Library Basement.
The new Texas election laws passed in 2021 make it harder for many young people, people with disabilities, and people of color to register and vote.
Laws like Texas Senate Bill 1 (SB1):
New Texas voter laws restrict voting by mail. For students living away from home, especially those who typically vote by mail using another Texas address, it is safest and easiest to register and vote at your college residence address this year.
Please see subtabs for voting information and election resources.
Harris County Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar (VDVR) Training
-There are on site and virtual training sessions.
On site VDVR Training at Rice, spring 2024: Kelley Center is in partnership with Harris County to offer on site VDVR training at Rice. Day/time/location: TBA. Stay tuned.