[Script Info] Title: [Events] Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Name, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Effect, Text Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.31,0:00:04.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ (patriotic music) ♪ Dialogue: 0,0:00:04.09,0:00:07.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hey Texas, if you want to vote this year,\Nfirst, you got to be registered. Dialogue: 0,0:00:07.63,0:00:10.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you’re a first time voter in Texas \Nor you've moved since the last election, Dialogue: 0,0:00:10.82,0:00:12.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you’ll need to fill out \Na registration form Dialogue: 0,0:00:12.69,0:00:14.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and mail it to \Nyour voter registrar’s office. Dialogue: 0,0:00:14.38,0:00:15.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can find a link in the description Dialogue: 0,0:00:15.74,0:00:17.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to where you can fill out\Nand print a registration form. Dialogue: 0,0:00:17.98,0:00:20.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Just make sure you send it in\Nbefore October 5th Dialogue: 0,0:00:20.19,0:00:22.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you want to vote\Nin the general election in November. Dialogue: 0,0:00:22.19,0:00:23.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Once your registration form is accepted, Dialogue: 0,0:00:23.84,0:00:25.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your county will mail you \Na voter certificate Dialogue: 0,0:00:25.43,0:00:26.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,letting you know you’re registered. Dialogue: 0,0:00:26.62,0:00:28.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now for the fun part: you get to vote. Dialogue: 0,0:00:28.31,0:00:30.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you’re going to be out of the county\Nfor the entire early voting period Dialogue: 0,0:00:30.96,0:00:32.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,AND election day, Dialogue: 0,0:00:32.04,0:00:33.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are 65 or older, Dialogue: 0,0:00:33.55,0:00:35.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or you have an illness or disability Dialogue: 0,0:00:35.06,0:00:36.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that prevents you\Nfrom getting to the polls, Dialogue: 0,0:00:36.52,0:00:38.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you have the option \Nto vote absentee by mail. Dialogue: 0,0:00:38.52,0:00:40.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can use the link below\Nto print an application to vote by mail, Dialogue: 0,0:00:40.81,0:00:42.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and send it in before October 23rd. Dialogue: 0,0:00:42.42,0:00:44.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If that doesn’t sound like you, \Nyou can still vote early— Dialogue: 0,0:00:44.51,0:00:47.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,any registered voter can vote in person \Nat an early vote location Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.18,0:00:48.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from October 15th to the 30th. Dialogue: 0,0:00:48.81,0:00:50.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There’s a link below to look-up\Nthe locations and times Dialogue: 0,0:00:50.71,0:00:52.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where you can vote early in your county. Dialogue: 0,0:00:52.09,0:00:54.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you don’t plan to vote early, \Nthere’s a link below to find out Dialogue: 0,0:00:54.12,0:00:55.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where you should go to vote \Non November 3rd. Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.86,0:00:58.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All polling locations are open \Nfrom 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Dialogue: 0,0:00:58.48,0:01:01.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Whether you vote early or on election day,\Nyou’ll need to bring a photo ID. Dialogue: 0,0:01:01.56,0:01:06.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Acceptable IDs include a driver’s license,\Npassport, personal ID card, military ID, Dialogue: 0,0:01:06.02,0:01:08.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,citizenship certificate, \Nor Texas handgun license. Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.95,0:01:10.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you can't get one of those, Dialogue: 0,0:01:10.11,0:01:12.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you can sign a statement\Nsaying you don’t have a required ID, Dialogue: 0,0:01:12.49,0:01:15.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and use another proof of address\Nlike a utility bill, paycheck, Dialogue: 0,0:01:15.69,0:01:17.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or bank statement with your name\Nand address on it. Dialogue: 0,0:01:17.56,0:01:19.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can also go to the link \Nin the description Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.36,0:01:20.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and find your sample ballot, Dialogue: 0,0:01:20.58,0:01:22.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so you can see everything \Nthat you’re able to vote for Dialogue: 0,0:01:22.56,0:01:23.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on election day. Dialogue: 0,0:01:23.32,0:01:25.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You don’t have to vote for everything\Non the ballot for it to count, Dialogue: 0,0:01:25.57,0:01:27.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but those local elections \Nare pretty important Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.32,0:01:29.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so this gives you a chance \Nto research your candidates Dialogue: 0,0:01:29.22,0:01:30.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and ballot measures ahead of time. Dialogue: 0,0:01:30.49,0:01:32.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can even print it out\Nor take a screenshot Dialogue: 0,0:01:32.43,0:01:33.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and take it to the polls with you Dialogue: 0,0:01:33.49,0:01:34.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to make sure you remember \Nhow you want to vote. Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.94,0:01:36.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One last thing: if you’re going to vote Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.72,0:01:39.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,—open up your notes app \Nor grab a piece of paper and make a plan. Dialogue: 0,0:01:39.87,0:01:41.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Write down when \Nand how you’re going to register, Dialogue: 0,0:01:41.53,0:01:43.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what time you’re going to vote,\Nhow you’re gonna get there, Dialogue: 0,0:01:43.92,0:01:45.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what ID you’re going to use, Dialogue: 0,0:01:45.24,0:01:46.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even who you’re going to bring \Nto the polls with you. Dialogue: 0,0:01:46.84,0:01:49.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Having a plan is a great way to make sure\Nthat nothing unexpected stops you Dialogue: 0,0:01:49.86,0:01:51.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from voting on November 3rd. Dialogue: 0,0:01:51.19,0:01:53.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All the links you need to get registered \Nand figure out where you can vote Dialogue: 0,0:01:53.61,0:01:54.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are below. Dialogue: 0,0:01:54.56,0:01:55.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thanks for being a voter. Dialogue: 0,0:01:55.58,0:01:57.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How To Vote in Every State \Nis produced by Complexly Dialogue: 0,0:01:57.59,0:01:59.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in partnership with \NThe MediaWise Voter Project, Dialogue: 0,0:01:59.84,0:02:02.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which is led by The Poynter Institute\Nand supported by Facebook.