In Texas, the deadline to request a mail ballot is 11 days before the election. The last day to request a ballot by mail is 11 days before the election, and the Early Voting Clerk must receive the marked ballot by 7pm on Election Day. If the ballot is submitted from outside the United States, the Early Voting Clerk must receive it by the 5th day after Election Day. It is important to note that absentee ballot deadlines and rules vary by state, and in most states, you will need to request an absentee ballot to vote in each election.