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Commission discusses Missouri City annexation affecting about 1,100 voters; county attorney confirms Secretary of State contact
Summary
The Elections Commission discussed Missouri City annexations that affect roughly 1,100 voters and agreed to explore a meeting with Missouri City to inform residents; County Attorney Bridgette Smith‑Lawson confirmed staff had consulted the Secretary of State for guidance.
Commissioners reviewed the implications of recent Missouri City annexations for polling assignments and discussed outreach to affected residents. Staff proposed a meeting with Missouri City officials to "inform all residents about what happened and the steps we’re taking to address it," and to consider adjusting poll setups to accommodate about 1,100 Missouri City voters who may be impacted.
County Attorney Bridgette Smith‑Lawson confirmed that John Oldham had consulted the Secretary of State and relayed guidance on "what actions he could and couldn’t take," which staff verified during a phone call. The discussion was preparatory; commissioners directed staff to continue coordinating with Missouri City and county counsel to finalize outreach and logistics.
