Ballot By Mail

​The “Ballot by Mail Application” page on the Rockwall County Elections website provides essential information for voters interested in voting by mail:

• Eligibility Requirements
  Explains who qualifies to vote by mail in Texas, such as:

  • Voters aged 65 or older

  • Those with a disability

  • Voters out of the county during the election period

  • Individuals confined in jail but otherwise eligible to vote

• How to Apply
  Details how to request an Application for Ballot by Mail (ABBM), including:

  • Downloading the form

  • Instructions for filling it out correctly

  • Where to mail or deliver the application

• Deadline to Apply
  Lists important dates, such as:

  • The last day the Elections Office can receive a ballot-by-mail application

  • Recommended mailing timelines to ensure your application and ballot arrive on time

• Identification Requirements
  Explains the new legal requirement to provide either:

  • Your Texas Driver’s License or Personal ID number, or

  • The last four digits of your Social Security Number
    (Must match what is on your voter registration record)

• Mailing Address and Contact Info
  Includes the address where the application should be sent and phone numbers or email for questions or assistance.

• Instructions for Voting and Returning the Ballot
  Likely includes tips for:

  • Marking your ballot properly

  • Signing the carrier envelope

  • Returning your ballot by the deadline