Libraries: Civic Engagement, Elections, and Voting: About

Thanks for visiting the Civic Engagement, Elections, and Voting LibGuide!

Our goal is to support civic engagement and help Houston Community College students, staff, faculty, and community members to participate in U.S. elections as engaged and informed citizens.

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If you spot any issues with this guide, please contact its creator, Public Services Librarian Raquel Donahue.

Marketing materials for HCC Employees are available below for download.

2024 Fall Voter Registration Drives_NEC_StudentLife
A text document listing the NEC Student Life & Mi Familia Vota Voter Registration Drives schedule.
2024 Harris County Voter Registration Flyer
A. png image flyer to promote voter registration and application availability at HCC Libraries. [HCC Employees needing live Canva links, please contact Raquel Donahue]
2024 HC Voter Registration - Will you be 18 by Election Day Flyer
A .png image flyer to promote voter registration and application availability at HCC Libraries to 17 year olds who will turn 18 on or before Election Day. This is ideal for targeted promotion to dual-credit and early college high school students. [HCC Employees needing live Canva links, please contact Raquel Donahue]
HCCL Voting LibGuide
A .png image file for HCCL Viewsonic displays to promote the Voting LibGuide and voter engagement. [HCC Employees needing live Canva links, please contact Raquel Donahue]
Important Election Dates for Fall 2024
A .png image file for HCCL Viewsonic displays to raise awareness of important voter and election dates for Fall 2024. [HCC Employees needing live Canva links, please contact Raquel Donahue]

Essential documents for HCC Employees to support voter participation:

TX Identification Requirements for Voting.pdf
An English language .PDF to download, share, or print of the 7 accepted forms of voter identification in TX.
TX Reasonable Impediment Declaration (RID).pdf
Voters who do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the seven approved forms of photo ID may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration (RID) (PDF) at the polls and present an alternative form of ID, such as a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or a voter registration certificate.