How soon must I return the ballot?

We must receive your marked ballot by 7 pm on election day!

Please note that pursuant to House Bills 1151 and 929 (2017), different deadlines apply to the last day to receive ballots sent by the following: 

  1. Non-military and military voters who mailed ballots from overseas and submitted a regular state Application for Ballot By Mail (ABBM)
  2. Non-military voters who mailed ballots from overseas and who submitted a Federal Postcard Application (FPCA)
  3. Military voters who mailed ballots domestically or from overseas and who submitted an FPCA

See Sections 867, 1011 and 101.057 of the Code. Please call the Elections Division of the Office of the Texas Secretary of State at 800-252-VOTE (8683) for additional information.

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1. Who can vote by mail?
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4. How soon must I return the ballot?