Order stops state, local authorities from purging voter rolls Sat, 03/09/2019 - 12:00am AUSTIN — A San Antonio federal judge on Feb. 27 ordered Texas Secretary of State David Whitley not to purge ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Order stops state, local authorities from purging voter rolls