Opinion: Online Voter Registration Saves Money and Reduces Fraud. So Why Won’t Texas Allow It?

Travis County's voter registrar explains why online voter registration is good for business

"...her citizens, refuses to protect the personal information of voters by not allowing online voter registration...."

March 31, 2023 Column by Bruce Elfant

No Voter Registration Extension in Ike Counties

Groups request more time, but counties apparently don't want it

"...A request by several citizen groups to extend the voter registration deadline in counties hit by Hurricane Ike appears..."

Sept. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Judge Finds Texas Violated National Voter Registration Act

Motor voter mayhem

"...ruling that may force the state to change its voter registration laws, U.S. Judge Orlando Garcia found Texas in..."

April 10, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Bill of the Week: Voter Registration Made Easy?

Rep. Celia Israel wants Texans to register to vote online

"...143, a measure that would allow citizens to complete voter registration applications online. (Not online voting, only registering –..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Travis County Voter Registration Deadline Is Oct. 5

"...registered to vote (find out at www.votetravis.com), Travis County voters can download a voter registration form here, print it,..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Travis County Voter Registration Deadline Is April 1

Early voting for the May 1 special election runs April 19-27

"...out at www.votetravis.com), Travis County residents can download a voter registration form here, print it, and then either mail..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Voter Registration

"...Dear Editor, Your article on the voter registration system being ruled to be illegal was wonderful..."

April 17, 2018 Postmarks

April 12 Is Voter Registration Deadline

April 12 is the deadline to register to vote in the May 12 elections.

"...Press release from the Travis County Clerk's Office: VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APRIL 12 AUSTIN, TEXAS – Thursday, April..."

April 9, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis County Voter Registration Deadline Is Oct. 4

Early voting: Oct. 18-29

"...registered to vote (find out at votetravis.com), Travis County voters can request a postage-paid application from the Travis County..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Voter Registration Closes on April 23

Monday deadline for May 22 run-off election looms

"...Registering is easy. Visit Travis County’s voter registration page to download a form, which can then..."

April 19, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Voter Registration Deadline TODAY

You have until midnight to get signed up for the March 4 primaries.

"...… are you certain? If you have a current voter registration card in your possession (the orange one that..."

Feb. 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, Feb. 4

Are you registered to vote? Are you sure?

"...… are you certain? If you have a current voter registration card in your possession (the orange one that..."

Jan. 30, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Voter Registration Deadline Monday

If you want to vote on March 1, register right now

"...County Tax Assessor Bruce Elfant will be outside collecting voter registration applications from 5:30pm onwards...."

Feb. 1, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

New Program Aims to Boost Voter Registration at Travis County Jail

Are county inmates aware that they’re eligible to vote?

"...right. A new initiative, introduced Monday morning by Tax Assessor-Collector/Voter Registrar Bruce Elfant and Sheriff Sally Hernandez, is planning..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Travis County Voter Registration Deadline Is Oct. 4

Early voting: Oct. 18-29

"...Airport Blvd.), or mail a completed application to the Voter Registrar, PO Box 149327, Austin, TX 78714-9327. Find an..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Voter Registration Deadline TODAY

Last day to sign up for May 9 municipal elections

"...is your last day to get signed up. For registration information, contact the Travis County Tax Office...."

April 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis County Voter Registration Deadline Is Feb. 3

Early voting in the March primary election begins Feb. 18

"...this application and either mail it to the county voter registrar's office (PO Box 149327, Austin, TX 78714-9327) or..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Judge Finds Texas Violated National Voter Registration Act

Motor voter mayhem

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Voter Registration Deadline March 10

If you want to vote in the April 10 runoffs and aren't already registered, get signed up by Monday

"...Are you one of the few people who did..."

March 7, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Voter Suppression Allegations in Harris County

Could CD 10 race be affected?

"...Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector (and Voter Registrar) Paul Bettencourt is facing accusations of voter suppression..."

Oct. 23, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Watson's 3/17 Speech Against Voter ID

Transcript of Austin senator's remarks

"...second time this session in the Senate's tussle over voter ID, I found his words worth printing in full...."

March 18, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Voter ID In Da House

Contentious issue could come up in committee "as early as Thursday"

"...The voter ID battle could flare back up in the House..."

April 28, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Everything You Need to Know About Voter ID

A program to help guide you through Tuesday's Senate meeting

"...Tuesday morning at 9am, the Senate will consider a “voter ID” bill, SB 362 by Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay,..."

March 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

An Acceptable Form of Voter ID

Democrat Anchia shifts strategy on hot-button issue

"...be a repeat of the 81st. One clear example: Voter ID, the issue that shut down the Capitol two..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Spears Clarifies Voter ID Position, Points Out Maxey Error

Incumbent accuses challenger of lying

"...former state Rep. Glen Maxey, of trying to confuse voters about her position on Voter ID requirements. In the..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Voter Empowerment?

Austin's ThinkVoting has an app for that

"...Thanks in part to aggressive voter registration efforts this year, a record number of Texans..."

Oct. 23, 2014 News Post by Greg Harman

Spears Thinks Voter ID Is 'Reasonable'

Democratic voter registrar out of step with her party on issue

"...the 16-year incumbent – who is also the county voter registrar – for not going to the Legislature to..."

Feb. 12, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Voter ID Clears Committee

But Elections chair predicts grim future for SB 362

"...Senate Bill 362 – the voter ID bill – is finally out of committee. Whether..."

May 11, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Voter Registrar Holding Open House, Seeking Volunteers

Events coming up next week

"...Deputy voter registrars are a major reason Travis County has such..."

Feb. 10, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Voter Backlash Rehashed

A Whole Lotta Trouble for a Little Less Corruption

"...into existence. Both times they suffered backlash from the voters...."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

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