Grayson County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to change election precinct boundaries to ensure no precinct exceeds the state's maximum number of registered active voters.

County election staff reported that Precinct 109 currently contains 6,726 registered active voters, exceeding the statutory limit that requires counties to identify and correct precincts above 5,000 active registered voters in odd-numbered years. Staff recommended splitting Precinct 109 along State Highway 121, creating a north and south division, with the boundary changes to take effect Jan. 1, 2026.

Commissioners described the action as a response to population growth in the Van Alstine/Van Alsteen area and clarified the split will affect only Precinct 109 and not surrounding precincts. The court approved the motion to adopt the boundary change by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

County staff noted the change is part of routine compliance in odd-numbered years and will be implemented ahead of future election cycles.