Last day to register to vote

Today is the last day to register to vote in Texas ahead of November's statewide constitutional election.

Why it matters: Texans have the chance to vote on statewide propositions covering issues including property tax cuts, prohibiting the Legislature from establishing inheritance taxes and creating statewide research funds.

• Some school districts and municipalities are holding bond elections.

What you can do: Check your voter registration status at VoteTexas.gov.

• Update your name or address with the secretary of state if needed.

Key dates: Early voting is Oct. 20-31.

• Oct. 24 is the last day to apply to vote by mail.
• Election Day is Nov. 4.

Zoom in: Registering to vote requires printing the paperwork and going to the post office.

• Call your county's voter registration office if you have any questions or need help registering.
• Or check your county's websites: Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Rockwall County and Tarrant County.