With a large turnout likely for the upcoming midterm elections, alternate voting arrangements are available for some as the registration deadline nears. Texas requires voters to register in their county 30 days before the election, so for the November. 8th election, the registration deadline is October 11th in person or postmarked if returning it by mail. Registering to vote or checking your registration status can be done at www.votetexas.gov or through the Office Of The Election Administrator. Voting by mail is an alternative for eligible voters either 65 or older, disabled, out of the county or in jail.