PRESS RELEASE: Mailing of Voter Registration Certificates Delaye

Fayette County Elections, Administrator, Donna Macik, informs the public:
PRESS RELEASE: Mailing of Voter Registration Certificates Delayed
for immediate release on January 23, 2026 by Fayette County Elections Department
The Fayette County Elections Department, along with counties across the state, are diligently working with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office to mail out renewal voter registration certificates for 2026-2027 however due to the state’s redevelopment of the voter registration system, delays across the state are inevitable. The state implemented a major software redevelopment of the voter registration system that, as you can imagine, has not come without implementation issues and delays.

As required by Section 14.001 of the Texas Election Code, the voter registrar is required to issue renewal voter registration certificates on or after November 15 but before December 6 of each odd-numbered year.

In addition, Fayette County is one of many counties that were allowed mailing deadline exceptions due to the affects of congressional redistricting. However the mass mailout feature in the state’s voter registration system is not functioning. The state is working with the vendor to resolve this issue along with other concerns and delays. To check if you are a registered voter you can go to VoteTexas.gov or call our office at 979-968-6563.

Fayette County Elections Department does not have a timeline for when voter certificates will be mailed out however is asking for your patience. Please be assured as we approach a very busy election year that our priorities include an accurate voter roll and election integrity. As a reminder, an acceptable form of photo ID is required to vote (with some exceptions) however you do not have to present a valid voter registration certificate to vote. The 7 forms for identification are:
a. Texas Driver’s License
b. Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
c. Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
d. Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
e. United States Military Identification Card with photograph
f. US Citizenship Certificate containing photograph
g. US Passport

Always visit the Elections tab on the county’s homepage for current election information at co.fayette.tx.us/page/Fayette.elections for additional voter information. If you have any questions regarding your voter registration status, please do not hesitate emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the office at (979) 968-6563.