Texas Takes Steps To Leave Voter Data Organization ERIC
On Friday, March 10, the Texas Department of State announced the creation of a new position to “develop and manage an interstate voter registration crosscheck program.”
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Texas Republican Introduces Bill to Ban Polling Places in Public Schools
On Wednesday, March 9, Texas Rep. Carrie Isaac introduced House Bill 4465, a bill that would ban polling locations on public K-12 school campuses.
5th Circuit Hears Oral Argument in Texas “Wet Signature” Lawsuit
On Monday, March 6, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in Vote.org v. Callanen, a lawsuit challenging Texas’ “wet signature” law.
New Texas Bill Could Ensnare Individuals Who Illegally Vote by Mistake
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, Texas Republicans introduced Senate Bill 2, which would raise the penalty for illegally voting from misdemeanor to a felony, a drastic increase that could inadvertently harm voters.
Voting Rights Groups Ask U.S. Supreme Court To Review Lawsuit Over Texas Voter Suppression Law
On Thursday, Feb. 23, two voting rights groups, Texas State League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and Voto Latino, filed a petition for writ of certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court asking it to review a lawsuit challenging Texas voter suppression law Senate Bill 1111.
U.S. Supreme Court Declines To Review Lawsuit Over Texas Signature Matching Law
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition seeking review of a decision in a lawsuit over Texas’ mail-in ballot signature verification process.
Texas Republican Introduces Bill To Ban College Polling Places
On Thursday, Feb. 16, Texas Rep. Carrie Isaac (R) introduced House Bill 2390, a bill that would ban counties from opening polling locations on college and university campuses.
U.S. Department of Justice Asks To Participate in Texas “Wet Signature” Lawsuit
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to participate in oral argument before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a lawsuit challenging a Texas election law about voter registration requirements.
Legislators Introduce Bills To Restore Voting Rights
With the start of the new year, state legislators across the country are reconvening to consider new laws for elections and voting rights.
Texas Lawmakers Prefile Over 70 Election and Voting Bills
State legislators in Texas have prefiled over 70 election and voting bills ahead of the state’s legislative session, which begins on Jan. 10, 2023.
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