Lawmakers hear arguments for revamping the state’s current paper-based system, including the threat of new backlogs if a proposed proof-of-citizenship requirement becomes law.
The bill fixes a 2023 law that created headaches for election administrators. It awaits the governor’s signature.
The legislation, passed by the House, is a response to threats and attacks against election workers, the bill author says. Critics warn about the risk of escalation, and voter intimidation.
Lawmakers hear arguments for revamping the state’s current paper-based system, including the threat of new backlogs if a proposed proof-of-citizenship requirement becomes law.
The bill fixes a 2023 law that created headaches for election administrators. It awaits the governor’s signature.
The legislation, passed by the House, is a response to threats and attacks against election workers, the bill author says. Critics warn about the risk of escalation, and voter intimidation.
The indictments target five public officials, including a former elections administrator.
The Texas House is considering a bill to abolish May elections, which have the lowest turnout of any election.
Democrats and other critics say a House bill threatens to disenfranchise people who can’t easily access the right documents.
After the state failed to stop the county mailings last year, the effort moves to the Legislature.
The state says a bill requiring counties to switch to TEAM would make it easier to monitor voter rolls. But the system has had its problems.
The proposal would require counties who choose to hand count to use ballots that can be scanned and tabulated by a voting machine.
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If Gov. Abbott doesn’t call an election, the seat could remain vacant until next year, leaving Houston-area Texans without representation.
The legislation would create new barriers for voters, and new burdens for election officials.
The technology helps speed up vote counting, but critics say it doesn’t leave a verifiable paper trail. Getting rid of it could be costly.
The remaining plaintiffs in the case are organizations representing Latino and Black voters, with a trial set to begin May 21.
Federal judge says the rule in SB1 discriminates against voters with disabilities, but lets it stay in place for the May 3 election.
A new bill responds to court rulings that have restricted the state’s authority to supersede decisions by local prosecutors.
The Justice Department under Biden had challenged a GOP-led redistricting that diluted the political power of minorities.
Senate Bill 16, if approved, would apply to currently registered voters, and restrict some voters to only congressional elections.
How Guadalupe County’s Citizens Elections Academy is strengthening trust in voting
Election officials say they struggle to comply with current minimums because of costs and equipment needs.