AUSTIN, Texas – Students, are you registered to vote?
Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos issued a news release Tuesday, reminding qualified students of their options when it comes to voter registration.
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Students who are U.S. citizens — and at least 17 years, 10 months of age — should register, Cascos said. Those students just need to turn 18 prior to Election Day. And in Texas, teens can even register through their high school principal.
“Texas law has a unique provision that requires high school principals, or their designees, to serve as a voter registrar,” Cascos said in the written statement. “I encourage all high school principals to offer this opportunity before the October 11 registration deadline for the November election.”
Principals and their designees may also register employees of their schools.
Cascos has made voter outreach a priority — especially targeting first-time voters.
In late August, Cascos’ office contacted high school principals and school district superintendents across the state, reminding them of the process and giving further instructions.
Qualified students can also create a voter application online, which they’ll need to print, sign and mail. Additionally, Texans can find voter registration cards at places such as the library or the post office.