Technical Error by Texas DPS Leaves 75,000 Voter Registrations Unprocessed in Harris County
Harris County officials reported approximately 75,000 voter registrations were unprocessed due to a technical error by the Texas DPS, which prevented records from being provided to the Secretary of State's office.
Houston, TX, September 25, 2026 —
Harris County officials have announced that approximately 75,000 voter registrations remain unprocessed following a technical error originating from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The issue prevented necessary records from being transmitted to the Secretary of State’s office, impacting the timely processing of these registrations.
The exact nature of the technical error has not been detailed. The consequence of this malfunction is that a significant batch of potential voters’ information could not be officially logged by the state. The number of affected registrations stands at roughly 75,000. The timeline for when this error occurred or when it was discovered was not provided. Similarly, information regarding the specific individuals or departments within the Texas DPS responsible for the error was not immediately available.
Officials in Harris County are working to address the situation. The lack of records reaching the Secretary of State’s office means that these 75,000 individuals may not be fully registered to vote, depending on the resolution of the technical glitch. Further details about the steps being taken to rectify the issue and the potential impact on upcoming elections have not yet been released. The full scope of the problem and its resolution are pending additional information from the state agencies involved.
Story summarized from the original created by Sarah Grunau on www.houstonpublicmedia.org, see more information here.
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