Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the March 4 primary. I think it goes without saying that this is the biggest and most important primary we’ve seen in a generation in Texas, and that’s regardless of the status of the Presidential races. If you haven’t registered yet, or recently moved and need to re-register, here’s an announcement from HoustonVotes.org:
Houston Votes, a collaborative partnership of organizations and individuals strengthening the voice of Houston through voter registration, will be registering voters at more than a dozen locations across Houston on Saturday Feb. 2nd and Monday Feb. 4th. List of locations and times is attached and can be found at Houstonvotes.org.
Houstonians who plan to vote in Texas’ historical Presidential primary on March 4th in either the Republican or Democratic Party must register by February 4th. Harris County residents can register by visiting any of the Houston Votes community registration sites.
The full list of registration sites and participating organizations is beneath the fold. Get registered and have a voice in who we’ll be voting for in November.
UPDATE: More from the Chron:
- Those with active voter registrations do not have to register again. Updated registration cards were mailed to voters in early January.
- To register, fill out a voter registration card at state agency buildings, county court annexes, public libraries and marriage license offices. Or download a registration form at the Harris County Tax Office Web site — www.tax.co.harris.tx.us — and mail it postage-free by Monday.
- Not sure if you are registered? Use the Web site to see if your name is already on the voter rolls.
- Information required on a registration card is name, address and an identifying number such as a driver’s license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Applications are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
- In Harris County, call the Voter Registration Department at 713-368-VOTE (8683) for more information.
- Texas does not register voters by party affiliation. Voters can participate in a major party primary of their choice regardless of how or whether they voted in the past.
- In-person early voting starts Feb. 19.
There you have it. Check to make sure you’re registered, and get registered by Monday if you’re not. It’s important. Thanks very much.
Participating Organizations:
* ACLU – Texas
* Black Youth Vote!
* Equality Texas
* Houston GLBT Political Caucus
* League of Women Voters – Houston
* NARAL Pro-Choice Texas
* People for the American Way
* Planned Parenthood Houston
* Texas Freedom Network
* Texans TogetherHouston Votes Voter Registration Sites
Saturday and Monday
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market (Sat. & Mon. 10am – 6pm)
11242 S. Gessner @ BelfortWal-Mart Neighbourhood Mkt #3578 (Sat. & Mon. 10am – 6pm)
7960 Longpoint@ Wirt Rd.Wal-Mart Spr Ctr. (Sat. & Mon. 10am – 6pm)
2700 S. Kirkwood DriveWal-Mart Spr Ctr.#3302 (Sat. & Mon. 10am – 6pm)
9460 W. Sam Houston Toll
Between Beechnut & BissonnetWal-Mart Super Center (Sat. & Mon. 10am – 6pm)
10750 Westview @ Beltway 8Foodarama (Sat. & Mon. 10am – 6pm)
11502 Wilcrest Dr.Work Source (Sat. & Mon. 10am – 6pm)
1550 FoxlakeWal-Mart Super Center.# 1279 (Sat. & Mon. 10am – 6pm)
Greenspoint
10411 N Fwy, 45Alief Community Park (Sat. 10am – 6pm; Mon. 10am – 9pm)
11903 Bellaire Blvd.Hong Kong City Market (Sat. & Mon. 10am – 6pm)
11205 Bellaire BlvdMonday Only
Breakfast Klub (Monday 7am-7pm)
3711 TravisHouston Community College -Alief (Monday 11 – 6pm)
13303 BissonnetUniversity of Houston
Butler Plaza, Located just outside the M.D. Anderson Memorial Library @ University Drive
Time TBD, check HoustonVotes.org for updatePrairie View A&M
MSC Building (Monday 8am – 5pm)Saturday Only
Wal-Mart Super Center (Saturday 10am – 6pm)
3506 S. Hwy 6 (outside)Wal-Mart Super Center (Saturday 10am- 6pm)
9460 W. Sam Houston Toll (Between Beechnut & Bissonnet)Food Town (Saturday (10am – 6pm)
12655 Bissonnet (Alief)Aldine Flea Market (Saturday)
658 Aldine Mail Rt, 77037 (Aldine)North East Houston Community Center (Saturday 10am – 6pm)
205 W. Crosstimbers, Ste 180Katy Community Center (Saturday 10am – 6pm)
Work Source – I10 and Fry RoadHennington Alief Reg Library (Saturday 10:30am – Noon)
7979 S. Kirkwood Rd.
w00t! I went and got my Texas Driver’s License on Thursday and registered to vote. And I live in a district with a contested democratic primary. Go, me!
In the immortal words of Terrell Owens: “Getcha Popcorn Ready” some these primary races are going to be donnybrooks on the local and National levels! Hopefully this will empower folks to stay involved after March 4th – after experiencing the sensation of casting an actual ballot and attempting to make a difference.