While voting can seem pointless at times because of the millions of other submissions, every voice matters. From voting in your local election to your federal elections, it’s important to bring light to your voice so that you can make a positive impact on the community. 

Registering

Before you vote, it’s important to register. If you haven’t already done so, you have the right to register in your county where you reside. However, you must register 30 days before the election date you want to participate in. If you’re looking to register, start the application process soon so that you don’t miss the deadline. 

If you think you’ve already registered and want to double-check, you can visit the Texas Secretary of State’s Am I Registered? Portal. Through this website, you can plug in your voter registration record to confirm if you have registered. Another option includes contacting your local county voter registrar to confirm the status of your voter registration. 

Why Should I Vote?

Voting plays an important part in making your voice heard in all kinds of elections, such as local, state and federal elections. Through voting, you have the power to create change in your community when choosing a leader that best aligns with your values. 

While you may think at first that your vote does not count, every vote counts, especially in local elections. Having the opportunity to vote is your obligation as a citizen and it brings more power to you than you believe. Voting shapes the future of our society and avoiding it does little good to provide a successful, peaceful and healthy environment for future generations. Citizens with the right to vote build the foundation of a promising future. 

As a collective community, we have a civil responsibility to vote. Our future depends on the leaders that we select.