Texas sued after glitch delays almost 600,000 voter registrations
Voting registration organizations accuse Texas officials of failing to ensure eligible voters can register properly
TL;DR
- A software glitch in the Texas Department of Public Safety system has prevented nearly 600,000 voter registration applications from being processed.
- The error affected a website used for driver's license applications that also allowed for voter registration, with some applications dating back to October 2025.
- Voting rights organizations, including the League of Women Voters of Texas and Move Texas Civic Fund, have filed lawsuits against state officials.
- The lawsuits demand that the agencies establish and maintain a working voter registration process and provide evidence of compliance.
- The registration breakdown is drawing national attention as Texas prepares for a closely contested US Senate election and amid broader concerns about voter suppression.