Texas launches digital ballot-by-mail tracking system

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Voters utilizing ballot-by-mail offerings can now track the status of their ballot online with the launch of a new digital tool. The digital initiative was created through House Bill 1382 during the 87th Texas Legislature.The digital tool lives on the Texas Secretary of State's website, under the "My Voter Portal" tab. Officials required the launch of the program come in time for the March primary elections. State of Texas: ‘People have just put it off’ –