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A move doesn't have to cost you your vote in the November 3 general election. What you need to do depends on where you moved. Start by picking the situation that fits you below.
We don't support or oppose any candidate, party, or political position. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
The most common case
Good news: this is the easy one. If you moved somewhere new but stayed in the same county, you don't need a limited ballot. You can vote a regular ballot.
You have two simple options, and either one updates your address on the spot:
The cleanest path of all is to update your registration before the October 5 deadline at txapps.texas.gov. But if you missed it, the Statement of Residence has you covered. Bring a valid photo ID either way.
If you crossed county lines
If you moved to a new Texas county and didn't re-register there by October 5, you may be able to vote a limited ballot in your new county. Here's how it works.
The short version: four things to know
The process
Step 1
You may be eligible to vote a limited ballot if you meet one of these conditions:
Not sure if you're still registered in your former county? Check your status at teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov or call the voter registrar in your former county.
Step 2
Limited ballots are only available at the main early voting polling place in your new county. Regular early voting sites cannot process a limited ballot.
Call ahead. The Early Voting Clerk in your new county can confirm your eligibility and tell you exactly where to go before you make the trip.
Step 3
When you arrive at the main early voting location, let poll workers know you're requesting a limited ballot. Here's what to expect:
Good to know: In the November general election, every registered voter receives the same ballot for their districts. There's no party ballot to choose, so your limited ballot simply covers the races shared by your old and new county.
New to Texas?
Welcome. One thing to know up front: the limited ballot is only for people moving between Texas counties, so it doesn't apply if you came from out of state. You register the regular way.
Texas requires you to be registered 30 days before Election Day, and that deadline for the November 3 election is October 5. Texas does not offer same-day registration, so the date you register matters.
Start your registration at VoteTexas.gov. You'll need a Texas driver's license or ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
If your status says "Suspense"
A "Suspense" status sounds alarming, but you are still eligible to vote. It just means the county couldn't confirm your current address, often because mail was returned or your registration wasn't updated after a move.
What you do depends on the same question as above: where did you move?
Check your registration status at teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov. Still unsure? Contact the voter registrar in the county where you currently live.
Prefer to vote by mail?
If you moved counties and also qualify to vote by mail, you can request your limited ballot by mail instead of in person.
If you qualify to vote by mail (age 65+, disability, absence from county, or expecting a birth), a limited ballot by mail may be an option. The same eligibility rules apply.
Contact the Early Voting Clerk in your new county to ask about the by-mail process. The mail ballot application deadline is October 23, 2026, which comes before early voting begins, so don't wait.
For full details, see the Vote by Mail guide.
Common Questions
A few things thst come up often about the mail ballot process in Texas.
A limited ballot only includes races that appear on both your old county's ballot and your new county's ballot. In Texas, that typically includes statewide races (like Governor or U.S. Senate) and federal races for districts that span both counties. Local races specific to one county won't appear.
For the November general, this means you'll likely vote on statewide races but may miss some county-level or district-specific contests that differ between your old and new county.
No. The November 3 general election is not a party primary. Every registered voter receives the same general-election ballot for their districts, so there's no party ballot to choose. Your limited ballot simply covers the races shared by your old and new county.
No. Limited ballots are only available during the early voting period, October 19–30, 2026, at the main early voting polling place in your new county. They are not available on Election Day (November 3).
If you miss the early voting window, your only option on Election Day would be to return to your old precinct in your former county, but only if you still live within the political subdivision holding that election.
The same photo ID required for any in-person voting in Texas. Acceptable forms include:
If you don't have one of these and can't reasonably obtain one, you may use a supporting document and complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration. See the Vote in Person guide for details.
Contact the Early Voting Clerk in your new county directly. They can confirm your eligibility, point you to the correct location, and answer questions specific to your situation. Find their contact information in our county directory.
You can also call the nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline for free, unbiased guidance:
