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How do I request an absentee ballot?

 Absentee voting in Texas is called early voting. To download an application (PDF format), go here.
Be sure to read the instructions on the application carefully.

The application is also available in Spanish (PDF format) here.
Where do I send the request?

 Send your application to your county clerk. For a listing, see this page.
What is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot?

 Applications for a ballot by mail must be received by the early voting clerk between the 60th day before Election Day and before the close of business on the 7th day before Election Day:
Primary Election: February 26
Primary Runoff Election: April 1
General Uniform Election: October 28
(Note: You may fax the application to your early voting clerk if the clerk has a fax in his/her office and you are faxing from outside your county.)
What are the deadlines for voting absentee?

 When you receive your ballot, vote and return it to your Early Voting Clerk by 7:00 pm on Election Day:
Primary Election: March 4
Primary Runoff Election: April 8
General Uniform Election: November 4
What are the election dates and deadlines for 2008?

 Primary Election: March 4
Primary Runoff Election: April 8
General Uniform Election: November 4
Voter registration closes 30 days prior to Election Day.

See this page for a complete 2006 elections calendar.
How do I contact the Secretary of State / election officials?

 Elections Division
P.O Box 12060
Austin, TX 78711-2060
E-mail: elections@sos.state.tx.us
Tel: 512-463-5650
Toll Free: 1-800-252-VOTE (8683)
Is permanent absentee status available?

 No.
Additional information:

 Useful information on early voting