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Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midterms
By Texas Tribune, By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat And The Texas Tribune at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 4 min read
This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here.Texas lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Texas Secretary of State’s Office for assurances that issues with the s...
Key takeaway Christina Adkins, the elections division director at the secretary of state’s office, said the agency is “dedicating every possible resource that we have within our office to resolving these issues.
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For Harris County residents, the reliability of the statewide voter registration system is crucial, given the county's large population and voting base. As state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, a Republican from Harris County, emphasized, ensuring the integrity of the voter roll is paramount, particularly with the November midterm election approaching. The fact that election officials in various counties, including those near Harris County, have struggled with the TEAM system since its relaunch last summer raises concerns about the potential impact on local voting processes. With many counties, including those in the Houston area, relying on TEAM to manage their voter rolls, any malfunction or inefficiency could lead to delays, errors, or even disenfranchisement of voters. As the Texas Secretary of State's Office works to resolve these issues, Harris County residents will be watching closely to ensure that their voting experience is not compromised by technical glitches or systemic flaws.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here.Texas lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Texas Secretary of State’s Office for assurances that issues with the s...
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