Voting in Texas as a Survivor of Violence

It is your right under Texas law to keep your address confidential when registering to vote through the Texas Address Confidentiality Program if you or your child are a survivor of family violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abduction, or human trafficking.
 

Who can request a voter’s public file in Texas?

Anyone. 

 

What information is contained in the public file? 

Name, date of birth, voter registration number, residence address (or concise description of the voter’s residence if the voter has no address).

 

What information is already kept confidential?

Social security number, driver’s license number, personal identification card number, indication of interest in working as an election judge, residential address of protected persons.

 

What can the file be used for?

Any non-commercial purpose.

 

The Address Confidentiality Program keeps voter information confidential and categorizes the voter as a “protected person”.

 

Who qualifies for the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)?

• Victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, child abduction, or human trafficking 

• Federal or state judge

• The spouse of a peace officer

 

How the ACP works

The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) provides a substitute post office box address and mail forwarding service.

 

This helps prevent your actual address from being revealed in state government documents and files while still allowing you to receive and send mail. You can use this substitute P.O. box instead of your actual address on forms, such as driver's license, voter registration and school registration.

 

How to Apply for the ACP

Fill out the application (2 options to do so) located on the Texas Attorney General’s website here or call the ACP at (888) 832-2322 to request an application.