Hey, Texplainer: Why can’t I register to vote online? How can I register instead?

The deadline to register to vote in Texas is Oct. 9, and there are many ways to register. But online isn’t one of them. That's because the secretary of state’s office requires a printed signature on a registration form to validate the registration, said spokeswoman Alicia Pierce.

What can eligible voters do instead?

Pick up postage-paid voter registration cards at many government buildings, including post offices and public libraries. Fill out the card and drop it in the mail to get it ...

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