Identificación de votantes
en Texas

Muchos estados exigen ahora una identificación de votante en votaciones para poder votar. Averigüe los requisitos de identificación de su estado para saber qué debe llevar para emitir su boleta.

¿Necesitan todos los votantes un documento de identidad?

¿Se exige el DNI a los que votan por primera vez?

¿Es necesario un documento de identidad para votar en ausencia?
No

Acceptable ID Types for Texas

Texas voters must show ID at the polls in order to vote. All IDs must contain a photo and be either unexpired or expired up to four years, unless voter is age 70 or older, then the document can be expired. Valid forms of identification include;

  • Texas driver's license
  • Texas election ID certificate
  • Texas personal ID card
  • Handgun license
  • Military ID card
  • US Passport
  • US Citizenship certificate

If a voter does not have one of the above forms of identification, then they may show one of the following;

  • Voter registration certificate
  • Certified birth certificate
  • Current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government document/check with voter's name and any address
  • Any other government document showing the voter's name and an address (ex: out-of-state license)

Alongside these documents, a voter will be asked to sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and then will be allowed to cast a regular ballot.

If you do not currently have a valid ID, Election Identification Certificates are available at no charge from DPS driver's license offices during regular business hours.

What happens when you go to vote without an ID

You will vote using a provisional ballot. After voting the provisional ballot, you will have six days to present an acceptable form of photo identification to your county voter registrar.

Trans and Non-Binary Voters

Click here for state specific information for updating your ID and voter registration.

More Questions? Get Chat Help

Visit our friends at VoteRiders for detailed state-specific ID information or to request free help in getting an accepted ID to vote. You can also call or text their Voter ID Helpline at 866-ID-2-VOTE (866-432-8683).