Texas sued after glitch delays almost 600,000 voter registrations
Summary
Texas is facing a backlog of nearly 600,000 voter registration applications due to a computer system failure linked to the Texas Department of Public Safety. A lawsuit claims that many voter registrations were never properly recorded, even though applicants received confirmation receipts.Key Facts
- Almost 600,000 voter registration applications were delayed by a software glitch between October 2025 and February 2026.
- The problem involves the Texas DPS website used for driver’s license applications that also handles voter registrations.
- People who said "yes" to registering to vote got receipts, but their information was not sent to election officials.
- The League of Women Voters of Texas and Move Texas Civic Fund sued Texas officials over the issue.
- The lawsuit names Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden and DPS Director Freeman F Martin.
- Officials demand the state fix the registration process and provide records on the failure.
- This issue is significant because of a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas in 2026, involving candidates supported by President Trump and Democrats.
- U.S. Senator Alex Padilla has asked Texas leaders for answers about the voting system failure and its impact.
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