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New USPS Rules Demand Early Action from Texas Voters: Legal Impact on Registration and Mail-In Ballots
New USPS guidance on postmarks creates legal uncertainty for Texas voters regarding statutory election deadlines. This administrative change places an added burden on citizens, potentially jeopardizing their voter registrations and mail-in ballots if not mailed significantly ahead of time. Voters must act early or seek manual postmarks to ensure their fundamental right to vote is preserved.
Texas Voters: New USPS Policy Could Invalidate Your Ballot or Registration
The U.S. Postal Service's new guidance, indicating mail may not be postmarked on the same day it's received, poses a significant risk to Texas voters. This change can lead to the rejection of voter registration forms or mail-in ballots if they miss strict state-mandated postmark deadlines, potentially impacting a citizen's fundamental right to vote. Voters must mail election documents early or seek manual postmarks to ensure compliance and avoid disenfranchisement.
Understanding Voter Registration Rules in Harris County: What Recent Findings Mean for Houston Residents
Harris County elections officials found over 100 voter registrations illegally tied to P.O. boxes, prompting state review and notices to affected voters. While Texas law generally prohibits P.O. box registration with specific exceptions, no allegations of illegal ballots or election impact have been made, underscoring the importance of accurate voter rolls and citizen awareness in Houston.
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