The Texas Supreme Court late Tuesday ordered Dallas County to separate any votes cast by voters who were not in line by 7 p.m., temporarily blocking a district court judge’s order for the polls to remain open.
The court issued its ruling after the Texas Attorney General’s office intervened, arguing the lower court did not properly notify the office.
The temporary order creates new uncertainty on whether votes cast by people who arrived after 7 p.m. will be part of the final tally.
