Texas county reverses plan to slash polling locations after voter backlash

Facing a packed public meeting and sharp criticism over cutting Election Day locations in Tarrant County, Republicans tabled their plan to reduce polling sites from 316 to 176 and cut eight early-voting sites, promising to come back with a revised proposal after complaints about voter access and transparency. The episode underscores Tarrant County’s shift toward a Democratic-leaning battleground as local races and leadership debates unfold.