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Texas agencies plan to monitor Harris County elections (Oct. 20, 2022)

Posted on · On Thursday's show: The Texas Secretary of State and Texas Attorney General’s offices plan to send inspectors to help oversee and administer Harris County’s midterm election. And veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers your questions.

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Texas agencies’ plan to monitor Harris County elections raises concerns among observers

Posted on · In a letter sent Tuesday to Harris County's elections administrator, the Texas Secretary of State's Office said it and the Texas Attorney General's Office will dispatch inspectors, security trainers and legal advisors to the county during the upcoming midterm election.

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First part of Texas’ 2020 election audit reveals few issues, echoes findings from review processes already in place

Posted on · An initial review of four counties’ election results — launched after pressure from former President Donald Trump and touted by GOP leaders — showed few discrepancies between electronic and hand counts of ballots in a sample of voting precincts.

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Days after disclosing election ‘audits’ in 4 Texas counties, secretary of state’s office gives some details of their scope

Posted on · The state agency last week announced a “full forensic audit” in Harris, Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties. But based on details released Tuesday, it appears the scope of the effort may be more limited than what the term may suggest.