Texas counties scramble to process delayed voter registration applications from DPS
Election officials in 10 Texas counties are working overtime to process a sudden influx of delayed voter registration applications from the DPS. Staff are working through the weekend to meet the October 5 registration deadline.
Election officials in 10 surrounding counties said the sudden influx means staff will need to work extra hours, including possible weekend shifts, to process the applications before the Oct. 5 voter registration deadline.
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