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UpdateTexasFriday, November 6, 2026

Texas acknowledged voter registration system problems after year of complaints

This update covers the state's acknowledgment of performance issues with the TEAM system and steps to fix it.

By the Democracy SENTRY deskPublished

Reporting by
Votebeat
“State says it’ll work with local election officials to fix voter registration system”, Friday, November 6, 2026
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What happened

Texas officials acknowledged that the state's upgraded voter registration management system, known as TEAM, has not met performance expectations after more than a year of complaints from county election officials. The Secretary of State's Office posted a request for proposals for an independent audit on Wednesday. The Secretary of State's Office told county officials on Thursday it would create working groups to improve the system.1

The system was rolled out in the summer of 2025 and has made it difficult for officials to complete essential daily tasks.1

What it means in Texas

What this means for registration and voting in Texas

The system officials use to manage voter registration has been making it hard for county workers to do their jobs since summer 2025.1 In Texas, voters must register by Monday October 5, 2026, since the 30-day deadline falls on a Sunday and moves to the next business day.2

Key dates in Texas

Election Day in -7 days
  1. Mon, Oct 5 · passed
    Registration deadline
  2. Mon, Oct 19 · passed
    Early voting begins
  3. Fri, Oct 23 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  4. Fri, Oct 30 · passed
    Early voting ends
  5. Tue, Nov 3 · passed
    Election Day
  6. Wed, Nov 4 · passed
    Mail ballots must arrive
  7. Mon, Dec 7 · 27 days
    State certification

Every date in Texas, and who certifies the election

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Sources

  1. Votebeat, https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxPSkF5aFd2eGhFQ2s3WkhoNDhWMEtDcWEwV1FVVU5pa3d6RFZ0ZTF1TDNXaUpBQWI3cjN2LV9kT3RpeU1HcmJrcC01dkdScEgwbmowRlYyVDJhM0U5QThoTkNJWEpla0lacDNpU2lrT2tsNEE3bk15Nnl4bExEd2RjbXAzSVNaVXg1S2tCbkd1RmZzczhnS2E0OUlB?oc=5 · Friday, November 6, 2026
  2. Vote.org, Texas Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/texas/

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