Deadline to register to vote in Texas is Feb. 2

Texans have until Monday to register to vote before March's primary elections.

Why it matters: The primaries will determine the Republican and Democratic candidates for Congress, state Legislature, statewide offices and county judge.

• The Republican primary is likely to determine statewide races.

The big picture: Democrats are seeking to retake the majority in the U.S. House and Senate in the November midterms.

How it works: Voters have to pick whether to vote in the Republican primary or the Democratic primary.

• You don't have to be affiliated with either party to vote in a primary.

Key dates: Applications to register to vote must be postmarked no later than Monday.

• The county is warning that a U.S.P.S. change means the postmark date could be later than the day you mailed it.

What's next: Check whether your voter registration is active.

• To register, you can fill out the application online, but you must print and sign the paperwork to mail.
• Check Bexar County Elections Department's website for more information.