Texas’ glitchy voter registration system makes it harder to clear backlog, election officials say

Election officials in Texas are grappling with a backlog of hundreds of thousands of voter registration records due to persistent technology glitches in the TEAM system. These issues are described as "unacceptable" and are severely hindering efforts to clear the backlog, causing significant frustration among staff. The malfunctioning system not only delays the processing of new registrations but also complicates the efforts to verify and update existing records, raising concerns about the reliability and efficiency of the state's voter registration process. This situation underscores broader questions about the state's preparedness for upcoming elections and the potential impact on voter participation.