The Cameron County Department of Elections & Voter Registration was created in 1978, upon approval of structure by the Texas Legislature. It is overseen by the Election Administrator who also serves as the Voter Registrar. The Department oversees and administers local, state and federal elections. The Department is operational year-round as it conducts an array of electoral duties. Registration of voters is always part of the list of things to do; that entails serving all clients who call, come in, and forward correspondence to the office.

Officially, the Texas Election Code spells out the procedures underlying the electoral and registration process.  Furthermore, the Texas Secretary of State serves as the Chief Election Officer for the state and the office ensures compliance of election requirements, coordinates election reporting, and interprets legislative changes for local officials.

The Elections Commission oversees the office of the Elections Administrator according to the Texas Election Code. Serving on the commission are the County Judge (chairman), the County Clerk (vice chairman), the County Tax Assessor-Collector (secretary), and the two local party chairs (Democrats and Republicans). The County Commissioners' Court is assigned certain electoral roles, but mostly oversees the fiscal issues for the department such as the budget. However, the Elections Administrator is responsible for the daily operation of the Department and coordinates all electoral functions on behalf of the county.

 

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