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Two years after Texas’ voting rights showdown gripped the nation, lawmakers again push dozens of elections bills
Read full article: Two years after Texas’ voting rights showdown gripped the nation, lawmakers again push dozens of elections billsState policymakers have mapped out familiar territory early in the legislative session, with Democrats seeking to expand voting access and Republicans pledging to make elections more secure.
Analysis: If it was easier to vote in Texas, would turnout still be this low?
Read full article: Analysis: If it was easier to vote in Texas, would turnout still be this low?Texas has loaded its election and voting laws with obstacles — and also has remarkably low voter turnout. Maybe those two things are connected.
‘Jump of the gun’: Harris County Elections officials provide update following vote count delay claim made by secretary of state
Read full article: ‘Jump of the gun’: Harris County Elections officials provide update following vote count delay claim made by secretary of stateHarris County Elections officials provided an update following claims made by Secretary of State John Scott about vote count delays and reports of damaged ballots.
Live: Harris County Elections officials provide latest updates on results
Read full article: Live: Harris County Elections officials provide latest updates on resultsHarris County election officials won’t have primary election results by the statutory deadline due to damaged ballots, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office.
Texans with disabilities fear voting will get harder for them as special session on GOP restrictions nears
Read full article: Texans with disabilities fear voting will get harder for them as special session on GOP restrictions nearsThe extent to which Republicans’ proposed voting restrictions might affect voters of color has received much attention, but Texans with disabilities also face the prospect of new barriers to the ballot box.
Texas AG Paxton disputes appointments of Harris County elections administrator
Read full article: Texas AG Paxton disputes appointments of Harris County elections administratorMoreover, a request for comment from the Harris County Attorney’s Office was not returned Tuesday. They are listed in sections 31.031(d) and 31.032(c) of the Texas Election Code. The letter states the following:“As per Director Ingram’s letter, the Secretary of State received documentation from the Harris County Clerk’s office on July 28, 2020. Longoria did address county commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting, however, to give an update on the Dec. 12 runoff elections. During that update, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo vowed to support Longoria on whatever she needed to run an election without errors.