Backlog of voter applications have been processed, Bexar County officials say

SAN ANTONIO – A massive backlog of voter applications has now been officially processed, according to election officials.

On Tuesday, the Bexar County Elections Department announced that approximately 72,000 applications were processed between October 1, 2025, and October 13, 2025.

“I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the Commissioners Court, Texas Secretary of State, and my entire team, including temporary staff. Their efforts made this possible,” stated Bexar County Elections Administrator Michele Carew.

A total of 82 full-time and part-time temporary staff worked from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. each day, in alternating schedules, to ensure that eligible applications were processed accordingly.

Of these 72,000 applications, 65,000 were received via the Texas Department of Public Safety, and 7,000 were received via USPS Mail.

Residents can check their voter registration status at www.votetexas.gov