Check Your Voting Registration in Texas: Could Your Name Be Among the 1.1 Million Removed?
Voting in Texas: Check Your Voter Registration Status Now
In the rapidly approaching 2024 elections, it's crucial for every Texan to ensure their voting rights aren't taken away due to a simple oversight. Texas eliminated over a million voters from its rolls, equating to the population of Montana. Don't be a statistic! Verify your voter status right now - it's easier than mindlessly scrolling through social media. Click HERE to check if you're registered. If you find yourself missing from the rolls, the deadline to register is October 7th, and it's as simple as mailing or hand-delivering an application to the Registrar Office.
Why might I be removed from the rolls if I didn't move?
Removals in Texas weren't solely based on relocation; over half were due to address concerns, while 6,500 registrants failed to respond to a Notice of Examination. If your voter card was returned as non-deliverable, you were placed on the Suspend List. If any mail was returned as non-deliverable or you filled out a forwarding form, you were put on the suspense list. After two federal general elections, if you're on the suspense list, you'll be dropped. Failure to respond to a Notice of Examination regarding your citizenship status, criminal background, age, or court ruling on your mental capacity to vote can also lead to removal.
What if I discover I'm not registered to vote?
Don't panic - there's still time to register for the upcoming November elections! Unfortunately, Texas currently does not offer online registration, so you'll need to apply by mail or visit the Registrar Office in person. The registration deadline is October 7th. If you need help obtaining an application, visit the Harris County Public Library, call or email the Registrar Office, or request a form by mail.
Applying for a New Voter Registration
- Visit ***HERE to fill out the application and download it.
- Visit your local Harris County Public Library and request an application.** Find the nearest location
- Call (713) 274-8200 and ask for an application.*
- Email [email protected] and include your address and phone number.*
- Request a form by mail. Address your request to Ann Harris Bennett, Tax Assessor-Collector, P.O. Box 3527, Houston, Texas 77253-3527.*
- Pick up an application at your local U.S. Postal office, library, high school, Texas Department of Public Safety site, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and other government offices.
After completing the application, you can mail it, hand deliver it, or drop it off at your local Harris County Public Library for delivery. The application must be postmarked by October 7th, and the Registrar Office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM during the week.
Harris County Registrar Office
HARRIS COUNTYTax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar
Ann Harris Bennett
1001 Preston, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77002
P.O. Box 3527 Houston 77253-3527
(713) 274-8200 Phone
(713) 368-2309 FAX
If you notice your information is incorrect
You can update your information online at VoteTexas.gov. If you reside in another Texas county, find your Registrar's office location HERE.
Is there any reason not to check your voter status? Find out now by clicking Am I registered?.
Spread the Word
Text three friends in any state and ask if they're registered to vote. If they're eligible, they can go to Vote.gov to check their status and get information on registering in their own state.
- Regular reading of general news can keep you informed about the status of your citizenship and other factors that may impact your voter registration, such as updates on the voter registration process or changes in eliberalzing your voting rights.
- Maintaining good health is crucial during the voting process, as long hours spent waiting in lines can be physically demanding, especially for seniors and those with pre-existing conditions. Regular exercise and a balanced diet can help boost immunity and energy levels.
- Visiting a library not only provides an enjoyable pastime but also provides forms for registering to vote, which is essential for participating in democracy. Libraries such as the Harris County Public Library offer voter registration applications, making it easier for citizens to exercise their right to vote.
