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Get Started: Texas

Start by January of even-numbered years

Action 1. Choose Your Team (January, even years)

Select party for participation: Texas Democratic Party or Republican Party of Texas.
- Register party affiliation; contact state or county party to join communication lists.

Texas Democratic Party

Republican Party of Texas

Action 2. Confirm Caucus/Primary Date and Time (January, even years)

  • Texas uses state-run presidential primary (e.g., March 5, 2024).
  • Parties may hold precinct/party caucuses or meetings separately.

Action 3. Find Your Party Caucus Location or Participation Method (January, even years)

  • Primary: polling place assigned by county election offices.
  • Party caucus: location published by county party; check state party site (e.g., Texas GOP, Texas Democrats mobile events).

Action 4. Plan to Participate (January, even years)

  • Primary: verify polling place, hours, registration deadline, and ID requirements.
  • Caucus/party meeting: confirm time, location, credential requirements.

Action 5. Attend the Party Caucus or Submit Participation (February/March, even years)

  • Attend caucus or vote in primary following party or state instructions.

Action 6. Volunteer To Serve in a Precinct Position (February/March, even years)

Volunteer for Precinct Chair or Committeeperson.
If no position available, offer support to precinct leadership.

Action 7. Volunteer To Serve as a Delegate (February/March, even years)

Volunteer for delegate or alternate to county or state convention.

Action 8. Participate in your Party

  • Stay active in your party.
  • Collect contact info for precinct and county party leadership.
  • Confirm dates for party meetings, conventions, or precinct chairs training.
  • Join party communication and volunteer distribution lists.
  • Volunteer, fund-raise, support your local candidates, and invite others.

Reminders

Election participation starts in January. February/March participation is critical. Enjoy your chance to participate in your party’s decision-making process.