Resources

Texas has no online voter registration — you must mail or hand-deliver a paper application. Deadlines are 30 days before an election.

• Texas voter registration application

  Official state page: eligibility, the paper application, and deadlines.

• Am I registered?

  Texas Secretary of State lookup — confirm your registration and precinct.

• Harris County Elections

  Local polling locations, early voting hours, and sample ballots.

• Vote by mail in Texas

  Who qualifies for a mail ballot (students away from their county of registration, among others) and how to apply.

• Acceptable photo ID

  What to bring to the polls, and what to do if you don't have an accepted ID.

Ways to plug in beyond our meetings.

• Harris County Democratic Party

  County party volunteer opportunities, precinct chair info, and candidate lists.

• Texas Democratic Party

  State party news, platform, and organizing programs.

• College Democrats of America

  National federation of campus chapters.

• Become a volunteer deputy registrar

  Get certified in Harris County so you can register voters yourself.

Rice-specific offices and policies worth knowing.

• Rice Student Association

  Club registration, funding requests, and Senate proceedings.

• Rice Center for Civic Leadership

  Civic engagement programming, fellowships, and community partnerships.