Cuero Online News | August 30, 2026

Concerns about voter roll maintenance have resurfaced across Texas, especially as communities prepare for the upcoming election cycle. Much of the confusion stems from how voter registrations are updated, who is affected, and what the official numbers actually show.

According to the Texas Secretary of State’s 2025 Report on Voter Registration Cancellations, only 88 Texans statewide were removed from the rolls last year under the specific category the Legislature requires the state to report: citizenship‑related cancellations. Those 88 cases include:

• 27 individuals confirmed as non‑U.S. citizens, and
• 61 individuals who did not respond to a citizenship‑verification notice.

This report does not include other routine list‑maintenance categories such as deceased voters, people who moved, felony convictions, or voters placed on the suspense list. Those updates are handled at the county level and are not part of the annual statewide cancellation report.

Still, the limited scope of the report has fueled speculation, especially online, about larger numbers of removals. State officials emphasize that the 88 cancellations represent only one legally defined category and that counties continue their regular maintenance throughout the year.

Where Texans should check their registration status

For anyone concerned about whether they remain on the voter rolls, the most reliable place to check is the Texas Secretary of State’s “Am I Registered?” portal. The statewide database allows voters to confirm:

https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/index.html

• Their registration status
• Their precinct
• Their polling place
• Their county election office contact information

Voters can search using their name and county or by entering their driver’s license number and date of birth.

Local residents may also contact the DeWitt County Elections Office, which can verify registration status, explain any changes, and assist with updates.

Why checking matters now

With heightened attention on election security and voter access, confirming registration early helps avoid surprises on Election Day. Address changes, name changes, or long periods of inactivity can all affect a voter’s status, and counties encourage residents to verify their information well before voting begins.

As always, readers should confirm election‑related information with trusted official sources such as the Texas Secretary of State or their local elections office.

Click the links below to make sure you are registered.

https://www.votetexas.gov/

https:// goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-cbp-ui/candidate-information