As the 2024 elections draw near, Texas voters should be aware of several critical dates to ensure they can participate fully. Here are the key dates to remember:

November 5, 2024 - Uniform Election Date

• First day to apply for a ballot by mail: January 1, 2024
• First day to file for general election ballot: July 20, 2024
• Last day to file for general election ballot: August 19, 2024
• Last day to register to vote: October 7, 2024
• First day of early voting by personal appearance: October 21, 2024
• Last day to apply for ballot by mail: October 25, 2024
• Last day of early voting by personal appearance: November 1, 2024
• Last day to receive ballot by mail: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)

For more detailed information on voting, registration, and candidate filings, visit the Texas Secretary of State’s website​ (Texas Secretary of State)​​ (SOS Texas)​.