Texas Mail in Ballots Application and Details Guide

To apply for a mail-in ballot in Texas, you'll need to submit an application to your local election office.

You can request a mail-in ballot application from your local election office by phone, email, or in person.

You can also download and print the application from the Texas Secretary of State's website.

Make sure to complete the application carefully and accurately, as it will be reviewed by your local election office.

The application will ask for your name, address, and other identifying information.

You can submit the application up to 11 days before the election, but it's recommended to apply as early as possible to ensure timely processing.

Once your application is approved, you'll receive a mail-in ballot that you can complete and return by mail.

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To be eligible for a Texas mail-in ballot, you must meet certain criteria. You can vote by mail if you're 65 years of age or older on Election Day.

To qualify for an annual application for ballot by mail, you must be 65 years of age or older or be disabled. You can submit an annual application starting January 1 of each year.

To vote by mail, you'll need to provide one of the following numbers on your ballot by mail application: a Texas Driver License number, a Texas Personal ID Card number, a Texas Election ID Certificate number, or the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.

You can also vote by mail if you're sick or disabled, expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day, away from the county of residence on Election Day, or confined in jail but eligible to vote.

Here are the specific requirements for each eligibility category:

You can submit your application in person, by mail, or by fax/email, but be sure to physically send the original application to the early voting clerk.

You can submit your mail-in ballot application in various ways, depending on your preference. To start, you'll need to determine if you're eligible to vote by mail in Texas, which is outlined in the Texas Election Code.

Eligible voters can request a mail-in ballot without using a formal application, but if you prefer to use a formal application, you can download one from the Val Verde County Clerk's Office website. The application is valid for all elections held in the application year.

To apply for a mail-in ballot, you'll need to provide certain information, including your name and address, driver's license or personal identification card number, and the address where you'd like the ballot mailed. You'll also need to specify the election date and the specific election you're requesting a ballot for.

There are several reasons why you may be eligible to vote by mail in Texas, including being 65 years of age or older, having a disability, or being confined in jail or involuntary civil commitment. If you're eligible, you can download the application, print it, sign it, and mail it to the Val Verde County Clerk's Office.

Here are the eligibility criteria for voting by mail in Texas:

You can request a mail-in ballot in Texas without using a formal application, but you'll need to include certain information, such as your name, driver's license or personal identification card number, and the address where you want the ballot mailed.

To be eligible for a mail-in ballot, you must meet one of the following criteria: be 65 years of age or older, have a disability, be expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day, be absent from the county during early voting and Election Day, or be confined in jail but eligible to vote.

If you're eligible, you can download and print the Application for Ballot by Mail (ABBM), sign it, and mail it to the early voting clerk's office. You can also submit the application in person.

The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot varies by election, but in general, you can submit an application starting January 1st of each year. For the May 3, 2025 Joint General Election, the last day to apply was Tuesday, April 22, 2025 @ 5 PM.

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To vote by mail, you must provide one of the following numbers on your ABBM: your Texas Driver's License, Texas Personal Identification Number, or Election Identification Certificate Number issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, or the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. If you don't have any of these numbers, you must indicate so by checking the appropriate box on the ABBM.

Here are the requirements for submitting an Application for Ballot by Mail:

Note that if you fax or email the application, you must also physically send the original to the early voting clerk's office, so that it is received no later than the fourth business day after it was received by fax or email.