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This LibGuide is created and maintained by Kelley Center for Government Information. We have selected links to guide you start to search and access current and historical resources about elections and voting for research, teaching, and civic engagement.
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 |
Resources:
- Project Vote Smart: Sample Ballots by Zip Code. Elected Officials & Candidates voting records, interest group ratings, speeches, campaign contributions, and contact information, current and past ballot measures by date & issue.
- Sample Ballots 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.
Virtual training. Harris County offers virtual Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar (VDVR) training. Click the link to check the schedule and register: https://www.hctax.net/Voter/Deputy
On-site training at Rice University. Fondren Library Kelley Center for Government Information is planning to offer on-site training conducted by the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office, which will be hosted at Fondren Library. There will be two tentative dates for the training: (The content of both training sessions is identical.)
August 15: 12pm-1pm (complete)
September 19: 3pm-4pm (Click Here to Register)
National Voter Registration Day