The deadline to register to vote in this year’s election is October 11. In order to vote, you must turn 18 no later than November 8. You also are required to be a Texas resident, a US citizen, and registered to vote in Texas.

To register, you must fill out a voter registration form, and mail it to your county registrar’s office by October 11.

On Election Day (Nov 8), the polls are open from 7 am to 7 pm. If you are at your polling location by 7 pm, you are still allowed to vote. An accepted ID is mandatory.