State voting rules for Texas
Texas voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.
Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.
Election Deadlines for Texas Voters Abroad
| Election Day | Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return |
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Texas-Special Runoff Congressional District 18 Jan 31 | Member of Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine on active duty Fax: Received by Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM only if in a hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, or combat zone Spouse or dependent of a member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine on active duty Fax: Received by Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM only if in a hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, or combat zone Postal mail: Received by Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM if mailed from within the US Postal mail: Postmarked by Jan 31, 2026 and received by February 5, 2026 (if mailed from outside the US)
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How to Send
Registration: Email or Fax or Mail
(We recommend against sending in your voter registration or ballot request form by fax as you must also mail in the original form AND it must be received within 4 business days after the fax was sent)
Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail
(We recommend against sending in your voter registration or ballot request form by fax as you must also mail in the original form AND it must be received within 4 business days after the fax was sent)
Ballot Return: Fax or Mail
(Texas voters may return their ballot by fax only if the voter is active duty military or eligible family member who is in a hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, or combat zone. All other Texas voters must return ballots by mail )
Type of Ballot Based on Voter Category
If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
But you won't be eligible to vote in Texas state and local elections (Governor, State Legislature, School Board, etc).
"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections
Find Your Election Office
Jurisdiction
Click in the box below and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)
Ballot Return Information for Texas
Ballot Return Information for Texas
* Downloadable PDF: "Texas Ballot Return Instructions" [ CLICK HERE ]
Additional Resources
You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.