\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEligible Texans have until April 2 to register to vote if they would like to cast a ballot in the May 2 elections. Races that will be up for election include city council member seats and school district board of trustee spots across the Greater Houston area.<\/p>\n
For information on how to register to vote and check voter registration status, keep reading. To get to know the candidates on local ballots, visit www.communityimpact.com\/election<\/a>.<\/p>\n What you need to know<\/p>\n Texas requires voters to be registered 30 days before election day, according to the Texas Secretary of State\u2019s voting information website<\/a>. Missing the deadline could prevent eligible residents from casting a ballot, unless they qualify for a limited ballot<\/a> during early voting, as previously reported by Community Impact.<\/p>\n Key dates include:<\/p>\n April 2: voter registration deadlineApril 20-28: early votingMay 2: election day (7 a.m.-7 p.m.)To check whether you are registered to vote, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Also of note<\/p>\n Voting by mail options are available for eligible elderly or disabled Texans, according to the SOS voting website. To apply to vote by mail for the May 2 election, applications must be received by April 20.<\/p>\n