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Secretary of State Pablos works to ensure severe weather does not impede voting

Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos announced coordination with Governor Abbott's office, county elections administrators, and party officials in 54 counties under a state disaster declaration to ensure voters affected by recent severe weather and flooding have unimpeded access to voting in the upcoming general election.

Where
Central Texas, 54 counties under state disaster declaration
When
October 18, 2018
Sources
From an official record

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Who's involved

  • Rolando PablosTexas Secretary of State
  • Governor AbbottGovernor

The facts

  • Early Voting period begins Monday, October 22nd.1
  • Secretary of State's office contacted election officials in all 54 counties under Governor Abbott's state disaster declaration.1
  • Secretary of State's office is assessing election office closures, equipment damage, polling location issues, and website availability.1
  • Secretary Pablos is in contact with party and elected officials to ensure affected voters will be accommodated.1

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  • Secretary Pablos Office is committed to providing resources and information for affected or displaced voters.1
  • Secretary Pablos Maintaining daily contact with election administrators, party officials, and elected officials in affected counties.1
  • Secretary Pablos Urges voters facing severe weather challenges to prioritize safety and visit VoteTexas.gov for voting options.1

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  1. Secretary Pablos Working To Ensure Voters Affected By Severe Weather Have Unimpeded Access To The Ballot Box Texas Secretary of State , official record, October 3, 2026

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