BLOOM RGV's Student voter guide (2 pages)

You may use one of seven forms of photo ID, listed below:

• Texas Drivers License (can be expired no more than 4 years)
• Texas Election Identification Certificate 
• Texas Personal Identification Card issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS)
• Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
• US Military Identification Card containing your photograph
• US Citizenship Certificate containing your photograph
• US Passport (book or card)

Q: BUT WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE ONE OF THESE IDs?

A: You can STILL cast a regular ballot if you present one of the supporting forms of ID listed below and sign a "Reasonable Impediment Declaration" form.

• Voter registration certificate, or
• Certified US (including territory) birth certificate, or
• Current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck (must show your name and ANY address) or
• Government check (must show your name and ANY address) or
• Any other government document showing your name and ANY address (examples: an out-of-state license, a government employee ID)

Complete and sign a “Reasonable Impediment Declaration” form.

** A  reasonable impediment is a valid reason that is beyond your control and creates an obstacle to getting an acceptable photo ID.

In Texas, a "reasonable impediment" could mean lack of transportation, lack of birth certificate (or other necessary documents) , disability or illness, conflict with your work schedule, family responsibilities, acceptable ID lost or stolen, you have applied for an acceptable form of photo ID but have not yet received it. In addition, an election officer is not allowed  to question the reasonableness of your impediment to getting an ID.

• Early Voting is October 21st-November 1st.
• Election Day is November 5th.
• Polls are open 7am-7pm.
• During early voting, you may vote at any polling place in Hidalgo and Cameron counties!
• If you have a disability, you may request to move ahead of other voters in line. 
• If you're in line BEFORE the poll closing time, you MUST be allowed to cast a ballot.

The national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition is made up of more than 100 local, state and national partners, We work year-round to advance and defend the right to vote. 

Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to speak with a trained Election Protection volunteer.