El Paso County to submit formal comment opposing elements of 2026 Census operations tests

Mar 2, 2026

The Commissioner's Court voted March 2 to approve and submit formal comments opposing components of the U.S. Census 2026 operations test, citing concerns the proposed changes could depress participation and produce an undercount that would affect federal funding and representation.

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El Paso County Commissioner’s Court voted March 2 to authorize staff to sign and submit formal comments opposing components of the U.S. Census Bureau’s proposed 2026 operations test (docket USBC‑2025‑203).

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