Texas Voters Need to Register by April 7 to Vote in May

John B. Scott, Texas Secretary of State

AUSTIN — (News Release) Texas Secretary of State John Scott is reminding all eligible Texas voters who have not already done so to register to vote by Thursday, April 7 to vote in the May 7 statewide Constitutional Amendment election, as well as local elections for municipalities, school districts and other local entities holding elections. While not every local entity holds elections on May 7, every Texas county will be holding elections on two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution approved by the 87th Texas Legislature during the second and third special sessions of 2021.

"In the upcoming May 7 election, every Texas voter will have the opportunity to vote on two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution concerning property taxes, and many Texas voters will also be voting on mayoral, city council, and school board candidates as well as local propositions," Secretary Scott said.

"I encourage every eligible Texas voter to not only get registered by April 7th, but to educate yourself on the candidates and measures that will appear on your ballot. This is an important opportunity to determine the direction of your community and our state, so make sure to register and prepare to cast your ballot in the upcoming election!"

Proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution must be approved by at least two-thirds of the members of both the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. Ballot language is written by the legislature, not the Texas Secretary of State.

Read the ballot language and explanatory statements for statewide Propositions 1 and 2 in English (PDF) and Spanish (PDF).

To check if your city, school district or other local political subdivision is holding elections on May 7, contact your county election office for more information.

Early Voting for the May 7th Election runs from April 25 to May 3.