Texas Secretary of State John Scott released the third installment of 'SOS 101,' an educational video series on the voting process. The new video covers voting by mail in Texas, including eligibility, ID requirements, and mail ballot security.
Where
Statewide
When
October 12, 2022
Sources
From an official record
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
John ScottTexas Secretary of State
Crickett MillerParker County Elections Administrator
The facts
Secretary Scott released the third installment of 'SOS 101' educational videos ahead of the November 8, 2022 General Election.1
The video covers voting by mail eligibility, ID requirements, and county-level mail ballot security and protection procedures.1
Crickett Miller, Parker County Elections Administrator, provides step-by-step account of the mail ballot process at the county level.1
Mail ballot applications must be received by Friday, October 28th at the county Early Voting Clerk's office.1
Mail voters must provide either DPS-issued ID number or last 4 digits of Social Security Number on application and carrier envelope.1
Voted mail ballots must be received by the Early Voting Clerk by 7 p.m. on Election Day or through mail by the deadline.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Secretary Scott If eligible and planning to vote by mail, ensure Application for a Ballot by Mail is received by October 28th.1
Secretary Scott Take time to read county instructions before mailing ballot and provide ID number under carrier envelope flap.1
Crickett Miller Fill both ID options out in case you do not remember which number is on your voter registration record.1
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