January 15, 2026 - The May Uniform Election Day for local non-county political subdivisions such as cities and schools is Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Upcoming calendar dates to note are listed below for candidates and voters.
Candidates:
- Wednesday, January 14 - First day to file for a place on the general election ballot.
- Friday, February 13 - Last day to file for a place on the general election ballot (5pm).
- Tuesday, February 17 - Last day to file a declaration of write-in candidacy.
Voters:
- Monday, April 2 - The last day to register to vote in the cities and schools elections. Visit votetexas.gov to register and for more information.
- Monday, April 20 - First day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance.
- Tuesday, April 28 - Last day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance.
- Saturday, May 2 - Election Day
Ballot by Mail
- First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) is Thursday, January 1, 2026.
- Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) is Monday, April 20, 2026.
- More information about Voting by Mail: https://www.votetexas.gov/voting-by-mail/index.html
- More information and how to file an Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM): https://www.votetexas.gov/voting-by-mail/application-for-ballot-by-mail.html
