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BEXAR COUNTY
  1. Modified county website to display recommended statement regarding vote-by-mail as well as the link to apply for a mail-in ballot with deadline dates clearly posted

  2. Mailed postage-paid vote-by-mail applications to all voters 65 or older

  3. Announced planned polling locations at least one month in advance of the election.

  4. Took measures recommended by CDC to protect poll workers, including securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), encouraging voters to wear masks including through a posted sign, marking out social distance spacing for voters waiting in line, and making sure polling places have supplies to ensure public safety, including hand sanitizer and materials for safe ballot marking

  5. Verified that all polling locations in the County comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act

  • Bexar County
    Modifed county website to display recommended statement regarding vote-by-mail as well as the link to apply for a mail-in ballot with deadline dates clearly posted Mailed postage-paid vote-by-mail applications to all voters 65 or older Announced planned polling locations at least one month in advance of election Took measures recommended by CDC to protect poll workers, including securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), encouraging voters to wear masks including through a posted sign, marking out social distance spacing for voters waiting in line, and making sure polling places have supplies to ensure public safety, including hand sanitizer and materials for safe ballot marking Verified that all polling locations in the County comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Brazos County
    Did not reduce the number of polling places used in 2016 (and properly adjusted for population growth in the intervening years) Announced planned polling locations at least one month in advance of election Took measures recommended by CDC to protect poll workers, including securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), encouraging voters to wear masks including through a posted sign, marking out social distance spacing for voters waiting in line, and making sure polling places have supplies to ensure public safety, including hand sanitizer and materials for safe ballot marking Made a plan for screening election workers before they come on duty for COVID symptoms Instructed poll workers that no electioneering on PPE is allowed
  • Cameron County
    Mailed postage-paid vote-by-mail applications to all voters 65 or older Did not reduce the number of polling places used in 2016 (and properly adjusted for population growth in the intervening years) Announced planned polling locations at least one month in advance of election Boosted curbside voting so that eligible voters can be processed as they drive up to designated areas without them having to go inside to request curbside voting (required by current law) Took measures recommended by CDC to protect poll workers, including securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), encouraging voters to wear masks including through a posted sign, marking out social distance spacing for voters waiting in line, and making sure polling places have supplies to ensure public safety, including hand sanitizer and materials for safe ballot marking Worked to recruit high school and college students to participate in local Student Poll Worker Programs to supplement an anticipated decline in poll worker availability, starting no later than September 1, 2020 Regularly updated the County Elections website, including without limitation voter registration tools, polling place locators, polling place and any feature that estimates wait times at polling places, and ensure that it is accurate at all times Verified that all polling locations in the County comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Dallas
    Boosted curbside voting so that eligible voters can be processed as they drive up to designated areas without them having to go inside to request curbside voting (required by current law) Took measures recommended by CDC to protect poll workers, including securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), encouraging voters to wear masks including through a posted sign, marking out social distance spacing for voters waiting in line, and making sure polling places have supplies to ensure public safety, including hand sanitizer and materials for safe ballot marking Worked to recruit high school and college students to participate in local Student Poll Worker Programs to supplement an anticipated decline in poll worker availability, starting no later than September 1, 2020 Regularly updated the County Elections website, including without limitation voter registration tools, polling place locators, polling place and any feature that estimates wait times at polling places, and ensure that it is accurate at all times
  • Denton County
    Took measures recommended by CDC to protect poll workers, including securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), encouraging voters to wear masks including through a posted sign, marking out social distance spacing for voters waiting in line, and making sure polling places have supplies to ensure public safety, including hand sanitizer and materials for safe ballot marking Worked to recruit high school and college students to participate in local Student Poll Worker Programs to supplement an anticipated decline in poll worker availability, starting no later than September 1, 2020
  • El Paso County
    Modifed county website to display recommended statement regarding vote-by-mail as well as the link to apply for a mail-in ballot with deadline dates clearly posted Did not reduce the number of polling places used in 2016 (and properly adjusted for population growth in the intervening years) Gained community input about planned locations of polling places. Plan was required to put polling places away from high risk populations (such as nursing homes and senior citizen centers) and select polling places that enable COVID-19 preventative measures (such as sufficient social distancing among voters, election workers, and members of the public) Took measures recommended by CDC to protect poll workers, including securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), encouraging voters to wear masks including through a posted sign, marking out social distance spacing for voters waiting in line, and making sure polling places have supplies to ensure public safety, including hand sanitizer and materials for safe ballot marking Verified that all polling locations in the County comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Made a plan for screening election workers before they come on duty for COVID symptoms
  • Harris County
    Mailed postage-paid vote-by-mail applications to all voters 65 or older Gained community input about planned locations of polling places. Plan was required to put polling places away from high risk populations (such as nursing homes and senior citizen centers) and select polling places that enable COVID-19 preventative measures (such as sufficient social distancing among voters, election workers, and members of the public) Announced planned polling locations at least one month in advance of election Boosted curbside voting so that eligible voters can be processed as they drive up to designated areas without them having to go inside to request curbside voting (required by current law) Took measures recommended by CDC to protect poll workers, including securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), encouraging voters to wear masks including through a posted sign, marking out social distance spacing for voters waiting in line, and making sure polling places have supplies to ensure public safety, including hand sanitizer and materials for safe ballot marking Worked to recruit high school and college students to participate in local Student Poll Worker Programs to supplement an anticipated decline in poll worker availability, starting no later than September 1, 2020 Regularly updated the County Elections website, including without limitation voter registration tools, polling place locators, polling place and any feature that estimates wait times at polling places, and ensure that it is accurate at all times Verified that all polling locations in the County comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Made a plan for screening election workers before they come on duty for COVID symptoms Do not reduce the number of polling places used in 2016 (and properly adjusted for population growth in the intervening years)
  • Hays County
    Modifed county website to display recommended statement regarding vote-by-mail as well as the link to apply for a mail-in ballot with deadline dates clearly posted Boosted curbside voting so that eligible voters can be processed as they drive up to designated areas without them having to go inside to request curbside voting (required by current law) Regularly updated the County Elections website, including without limitation voter registration tools, polling place locators, polling place and any feature that estimates wait times at polling places, and ensure that it is accurate at all times
  • Hidalgo County
    Mailed postage-paid vote-by-mail applications to all voters 65 or older Boosted curbside voting so that eligible voters can be processed as they drive up to designated areas without them having to go inside to request curbside voting (required by current law) Took measures recommended by CDC to protect poll workers, including securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), encouraging voters to wear masks including through a posted sign, marking out social distance spacing for voters waiting in line, and making sure polling places have supplies to ensure public safety, including hand sanitizer and materials for safe ballot marking
  • Tarrant County
    Did not reduce the number of polling places used in 2016 (and properly adjusted for population growth in the intervening years) Boosted curbside voting so that eligible voters can be processed as they drive up to designated areas without them having to go inside to request curbside voting (required by current law) Took measures recommended by CDC to protect poll workers, including securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), encouraging voters to wear masks including through a posted sign, marking out social distance spacing for voters waiting in line, and making sure polling places have supplies to ensure public safety, including hand sanitizer and materials for safe ballot marking Worked to recruit high school and college students to participate in local Student Poll Worker Programs to supplement an anticipated decline in poll worker availability, starting no later than September 1, 2020 Regularly updated the County Elections website, including without limitation voter registration tools, polling place locators, polling place and any feature that estimates wait times at polling places, and ensure that it is accurate at all times Made a plan for screening election workers before they come on duty for COVID symptoms
  • Travis County
    Modifed county website to display recommended statement regarding vote-by-mail as well as the link to apply for a mail-in ballot with deadline dates clearly posted Boosted curbside voting so that eligible voters can be processed as they drive up to designated areas without them having to go inside to request curbside voting (required by current law) Regularly updated the County Elections website, including without limitation voter registration tools, polling place locators, polling place and any feature that estimates wait times at polling places, and ensure that it is accurate at all times Institute tracking system for vote-by-mail applications and ballots so individuals can check status of theirs Announce planned polling locations at least one month in advance Take measures recommended by CDC to protect poll workers, including securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), encouraging voters to wear masks including through a posted sign, marking out social distance spacing for voters waiting in line, and making sure polling places have supplies to ensure public safety, including hand sanitizer and materials for safe ballot marking Work to recruit high school and college students to participate in local Student Poll Worker Programs to supplement an anticipated decline in poll worker availability, starting no later than September 1, 2020 Provide a significant amount of accessible drop off locations for mail-in ballots for voters who prefer not to mail their ballot Gain community input about planned locations of polling places. Plan must put polling places away from high risk populations (such as nursing homes and senior citizen centers) and select polling places that enable COVID-19 preventative measures (such as sufficient social distancing among voters, election workers, and members of the public)

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