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How can I become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar?

A Volunteer Deputy Registrar is a person certified to register others to vote in the state of Texas. Volunteer Deputy Registrars are appointed by county voter registrars and must complete training and an examination.

Texas Laws

Texas Election Code, Chapter 13, Subchapter B
This subchapter provides information about Volunteer Deputy Registrars and High School Deputy Registrars.

Understanding the Law

Texas Volunteer Deputy Registrar Guide
The Texas Secretary of State provides information on how to become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar.
Texas High School Voter Registration: A How to Guide (Texas Civil Rights Project)
This guide provides information about High School Deputy Registrars (HSDRs) and about registering high school students (18 and older) to vote.
Volunteer Deputy Registrar (League of Women Voters)
This website provides an overview of what a Volunteer Deputy Registrar does and how an individual can become one.
Election Advisory No. 2018-31: Volunteer Deputy Registrars
This website from the Secretary of State's office includes resources for training Volunteer Deputy Registrars and frequently asked questions about training. Several resources are also available in Spanish.

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Voting in Texas

How can I become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar?

Texas Laws

Understanding the Law