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Henderson County court adopts resolution opposing elimination of countywide polling places
Summary
The Henderson County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution opposing proposed Texas legislation that would eliminate countywide polling places, electronic poll books and electronic ballot‑marking devices, citing voter convenience and operational strain if the county returned to precinct‑based voting.
The Henderson County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution opposing proposed changes in the Texas Legislature that would eliminate countywide polling places, electronic poll books and electronic ballot‑marking devices.
The vote, taken during the court's regular meeting, directs county officials to oppose legislation that would require a return to precinct‑based polling and would bar the county's current use of electronic poll books and electronic ballot‑marking devices.
County election staff and several commissioners told the court the countywide vote‑center model has reduced confusion about where residents can vote and shortened processing time. The county currently operates 17 vote centers on Election Day, they said; under…
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