SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Bexar County is working to process 45,000 pending voter registrations as it transitions to a new state election system ahead of the upcoming elections.
The backlog emerged during the county’s switch to the new system, which aims to improve election management and voter record maintenance. The delay puts the county at risk of missing Texas’ requirement that voter registrations be finalized 30 days before an election.
County officials said they are deploying additional staff and resources to meet the deadline. The transition involves transferring voter data and verifying its accuracy to align with the system’s standards.
Failure to meet the 30-day deadline could prompt legal challenges and raise concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement. Legal experts warned that lawsuits could follow if eligible voters are unable to cast ballots due to unprocessed registrations.
Voter advocacy groups are monitoring the situation and urging transparency. They called on the county to update affected voters and ensure no eligible person is left out of the process.
The elections office has started notifying voters and encouraging them to check their registration status. Officials also asked for public patience as they work to complete the backlog.
