Dallas County Republican Chairman Allen West cited cost, staffing, and logistics concerns for the decision.
2 people shot by same bullet near Cypresswood and FM 1960No holiday getaway: 6 stolen vehicles recovered in Baytown chop shop investigationPilots aboard a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter experienced a laser strike to the cockpit while assisting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office during a manhunt.
Officers investigating after possible human remains found in SE Houston‘He’s sure to endure’: Huntsville police officer severely injured after being hit by stolen vehicle continues recovery Read full article: ‘He’s sure to endure’: Huntsville police officer severely injured after being hit by stolen vehicle continues recovery Working together, the Houston Auto Crimes Task Force and the Baytown Police Department followed up on information that led them to multiple stolen vehicles. What they found was hard to miss, six stolen vehicles, along with various parts from another stolen GMC Sierra pickup truck.hand-count thousands of ballots in the March 3 primary , the Dallas County Republican Party announced on Tuesday it has decided not to do so, opting instead to contract with the county elections department to administer the election using voting equipment.The decision spares the party the pressure it likely would have faced if a hand-count had delayed results beyond the state’s 24-hour reporting requirements in the state’s closely watched GOP primary for U.S. Senate, among other offices., Dallas County Republican Party Chair Allen West said he decided to work with the county to “conduct a precinct-based, community, separate Election Day electoral process.” The move, he said, “reduces the liabilities” of the party. “In this case, discretion is the better part of valor.” The decision reverses months of statements suggesting the party was seriously preparing to count tens of thousands of Election Day ballots by hand — a move that would have affected all Dallas County voters, regardless of party. Under Texas law, if one party hand-counts ballots, both parties must abandon countywide Election Day voting at vote centers and require voters to cast ballots at assigned neighborhood precincts. Democrats had planned to use voting equipment to tabulate their results, but would have been forced into precinct-only voting if Republicans proceeded with a hand count. It’s unclear if the GOP’s intention to use precinct-based voting would lock Democrats into the same arrangement; the Dallas County Elections Department has not responded to requests for more information.to count ballots by hand as President Donald Trump and others have decreased trust in voting machines by spreading unfounded claims about their reliability. However, election officials and voting expertsthat hand-counting ballots at scale is costly, labor-intensive, slower to produce results and more prone to human error than machine tabulation. State law alsothe party had raised more than $400,000 toward a hand-count effort and recruited more than 1,000 workers. But there were still unresolved concerns about staffing, training, security, facilities, and funding, particularly as the Texas Secretary of State’s Office warned counties it may not have enough money to reimburse unusually high primary costs if many jurisdictions choose to hand-count. Hand-counting would also have required significantly more polling locations and workers than recent primaries. In elections that are hand-counted, Texas law requires ballots to be cast and counted at assigned precincts, and in all elections, the law mandates that counting continue without interruption once polls close. Election workers must be paid In an interview on Tuesday, West said the party would need at least 3,000 hand-counters but had recruited fewer than half that number. “We cannot take that risk of not being able to have the appropriate amount of counters because it would put our election judges in an untenable legal position,” he said. “We’ve got 63 days to go — early voting will start the 16th of February.” Under Texas law, political parties control how ballots are counted in primaries but must report results within 24 hours after polls close. Party chairs have been warned that court orders could be required if hand-counts delay reporting. By contracting with the county, Dallas County Republicans would avoid those logistical hurdles and allow both parties to continue using voting equipment and established election procedures. According to West, the Dallas County GOP is currently working on a contract with the county and expects it to be signed on Wednesday.Top headlines for Dec. 30, 2025 | Houston news updateHere's your forecast for New Year's weekA look at today's top stories in Houston and beyond2 teens shot outside house party in HoustonCold front coming to Houston after hot ChristmasVIDEO: Authorities warn about drowsy driving after car crashes into 18-wheelerHere's how you can track Santa tonightChristmas Eve Super Feast ready to feed thousands of families
Politics Allen West Dallas County Republicans Texas Secretary Of State Well A Homepage Texas Legislature
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dallas police investigating fatal shooting in West DallasJuan Cardoza was taken to a hospital where he died, police said.
Read more »
Comal County Enhances Flood Warning Systems Following Kerr County FloodingIn response to the devastating July 4th flooding in Kerr County, Comal County is upgrading its flood warning systems with the aid of a $1 million grant from the Texas Water Development Board. The enhancements will include additional sirens, low water crossings, and weather stations to improve warning times for residents along the river. County officials emphasize the importance of these improvements, aiming to complete the projects within nine months.
Read more »
Dallas County GOP will not hand count primary after failing to recruit enough workersThe Dallas County Republican Party abandoned plans Tuesday to hand-count tens of thousands of ballots on primary day in March, saying it could not line up...
Read more »
Lone candidate challenging Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia disqualified from ballotThe Dallas County Democratic Party removed Pedra Geter from the ballot after she did not show she obtained pardons legally required to hold office. The...
Read more »
Dallas County GOP drops plan to hand count March primary ballotsThe Dallas County Republican Party abandoned plans Tuesday to hand-count tens of thousands of ballots on primary day in March, saying it could not line up...
Read more »
Dallas County GOP drops plan to hand-count paper ballotsDallas County Republicans have abandoned a proposal to hand-count paper ballots for the upcoming March primary.
Read more »