Voting in Texas
Do I need a photo ID to vote?
Yes. Texas requires all voters to present an approved form of photo identification at the polls. Approved IDs include:
- Texas Driver License
- Texas Election Identification Certificate
- Texas Personal Identification Card
- Texas License to Carry a Handgun
- United States Military Identification Card with photo
- United States Citizenship Certificate with photo
- United States Passport (book or card)
For full details and exceptions, see the Texas Secretary of State's voter ID guidance.
How do I register to vote?
Download the Texas Voter Registration Application from the Texas Secretary of State's office. Applications must be submitted to your county Elections Office in person or by mail. To vote in an upcoming election, your application must be received or postmarked by the 30th day before that election.
How do I check if I'm registered?
Use the "Am I Registered?" tool on the Texas Secretary of State website, or the Voter Registration Database Search on the Fort Bend County Elections Office site.
How do I update my name or address?
If you've moved within the same county or changed your name, you can update your registration online through the Secretary of State's office or by submitting a new Voter Registration Application to your county Elections Office. Update before the 30-day deadline so your record is current for the next election.
Where can I vote in Fort Bend County?
Fort Bend County uses countywide voting — as a registered voter you may vote at any countywide vote center on election day. Votcen uses your GPS location to show the three closest centers with one-tap directions. Check the Voter Resources page for official links to find your center.
When is the next election day?
The 2026 Texas General Election is on November 3, 2026. Early voting typically runs the two weeks before election day — check the Voter Resources page for exact early-voting dates and the Fort Bend County Elections Office for official confirmation.
About Votcen
Is Votcen partisan?
No. Votcen is a non-partisan tool built to support the GOTV (Get Out The Vote) movement. It lists every candidate in every race and links to each candidate's own official websites and social media — we never tell you who to vote for, and we don't endorse anyone.
How much does Votcen cost?
Votcen is completely free. There are no ads and we don't sell your information.
Which areas does Votcen cover?
Votcen's app was piloted in Fort Bend County, Texas and covers statewide races. Our live 2026 ballot database covers the ballot structure for all 254 Texas counties, with full candidate detail for the 13 largest. Want Votcen in your county? Request your county and we'll prioritize where demand is highest.
Where can I download the app?
Download the free Votcen app on iOS (App Store) or Android (Google Play).
I'm running for office — can I get listed?
Yes. Submit your candidate profile via our Candidate Signup page and we'll add you to the voter-education app. We cover Fort Bend and Harris County and are expanding to new counties.
Voting rules can change. Always confirm official details with the Fort Bend County Elections Office and the Texas Secretary of State before you vote.