Texas Mail Ballots Face New USPS Hurdles: What You Need to Know for Primary Elections

Recent policy changes by the U.S. Postal Service have altered how mail-in ballots receive postmarks, potentially invalidating votes in Texas's upcoming primary elections. These changes add an extra processing day, directly impacting Texas law which requires mail ballots to be postmarked by Election Day and received shortly after. Voters must now mail ballots significantly earlier or seek manual postmarks to ensure their vote counts, raising concerns about voter access and compliance with state election statutes.