Texas election officials are currently facing difficulties processing a backlog of nearly 600,000 voter registration applications. This follows a significant state computer system failure, occurring just days before early voting is scheduled to begin on Monday.
The disruption has led to concerns regarding the state's voter registration system, with voting rights organisations alleging that Texas officials have failed to ensure eligible voters can register correctly. The problem originated from a software error within the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), according to a lawsuit filed last week.
The glitch affected a website used for driver's license applications, which was also intended for voter registration. The lawsuit claims that between October 2025 and February 2026, residents who confirmed their desire to register to vote received receipts, but their registration details were not recorded.
The League of Women Voters of Texas and Move Texas Civic Fund have brought the legal challenge against state officials, including Texas secretary of state Robert Howden and DPS director Freeman F Martin. The lawsuit seeks for both agencies to establish and maintain a functional voter registration process, along with records of registration failures and an order for officials to provide compliance evidence within one month.