Starr County commissioners' court approves canvass of general election, reports 17,060 votes

A presiding official at a special Starr County Commissioners Court meeting on Monday moved to canvass and accept the results of the general election, announcing a total of 17,060 votes and winning approval from the members present.

The presiding official, identified in the transcript only as an unidentified presiding official, opened the meeting at 10:10 a.m. and noted Commissioner Balsam was absent. The official introduced a single agenda item: to canvass the election results and said supporting material had been placed on the court's records for review.

“We had a total of 17,060 votes, in this general election,” the presiding official said, and added, “I put the summary, and then I also put the pre sale report, on your report so you guys can go ahead and look at that.” The transcript's phrase "pre sale report" is unclear in wording and was left in the record as stated.

A motion to approve the canvass was made and seconded. The presiding official called for a vote; those present answered "aye," and the presiding official announced, "Motion carries." No opposing votes or roll-call of individual votes were recorded in the transcript.

After approving the canvass, the court took a motion to adjourn, which likewise was seconded and approved by voice vote. The meeting concluded shortly thereafter.

The transcript does not record the names of the members who moved or seconded the motions, the precise number of affirmative votes, or further detail about the reports referenced beyond the presiding official's remark that they were placed on the court's report. The record does indicate Commissioner Balsam was absent for the session.