In Texas, county voter registrars(at the County Elections Department) may appoint a person to become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR). To become a VDR, you must pass a test, after which you can officially register people to vote using a special form that must be returned to the county Elections Department. The advantages for voters in registering with a VDR are that they may receive assistance with completing their registration, they receive a receipt proving that they are registered, and their registration becomes effective almost immediately.

VDRs serve from their appointment until December 31^st of even-numbered years.  If you are currently a VDR, your term will expire at the end of 2024 and you will need to test again to begin another term as a VDR.  VDRs may only register voters who live in a county in which the VDR holds a valid certification.  It is very easy to get certified in multiple counties.

Here is the link to the Elections Department information about becoming a VDR in

• Dallas County

• Collin County

• Put in your address.
• You will get a list of elected officials representing you, including President of the U.S., U.S. Senators, Texas Governor, Texas Secretary of State, Texas Senator, Texas Representative, City Mayor, and City Council.
• The website should be updated with the new people to take office once they are sworn into office.

• Put in your address.
• You will get a list of Texas elected officials representing you, including U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Texas Representative, Texas Senator, and State Board of Education.

For its VOTE411.org Voters Guide (VG) for the November 2024 Election, the League of Women Voters of Texas (LWVTX) asked questions of all statewide candidates who had at least one opponent. Below are LWVTX's statistics on the rate of VG participation, by political party, of candidates in statewide races who were in a contested race.

Yes, we just finished an election, but it’s time to start thinking about the May 3, 2025 local elections. On the ballot in the City of Richardson and the Richardson ISD will be:

• The Mayor and all Richardson City Council Places;
• Richardson ISD single-member Districts 2, 4, and 5;
• Collin College Board Places 4, 5, and 6;
• Plano ISD Places 1, 2, 3, and 6.

If you are interested in running for local office, be aware that the filing period runs from January 15, 2025 – February 14, 2025.

For more information, click on the appropriate link below:

• City of Richardson
• Richardson ISD
• Collin College
• Plano ISD