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2023 Texas Legislature

Two years after Texas' voting rights showdown gripped the nation, lawmakers again push dozens of elections bills State 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.
By Pooja Salhotra, Texas Tribune | January 25, 2023 5 AM Central |
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"Entering the 2023 legislative session in January, more than 75 bills related to elections or voting had already been prefiled. Both major political parties have drafted bills. Democrats aim to expand voting access. Republicans are focused on enhancing election security."

Polling locations prohibited on college campuses. House Bill 2390. (TX HB2390 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature [LegiScan])
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0). Status: Introduced on February 16 2023 - 25% progression. Action: 2023-02-16 - Filed
Summar:Relating to prohibiting the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of institutions of higher education.

VOTING FAQ

HARRIS COUNTY ELECTIONS

MAIL BALLOT REJECTIONS

NEW BALLOT ACCESS TEXAS STATE LEGISLATION

[NOTE: Engrossed: Passed by House or Senate. Enrolled: Law of the land/on the books]

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Election Integrity And Security Senate Bill 1 (TX SB1 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session |
Status: Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 78-0)
Status: Passed on September 7 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-09-07 - Effective on December 2, 2021
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [LegiScan]) | Senate Bill 1 (TX Legislature Online) |

Federal Voting Laws
STALLED VOTING LEGISLATION

[NOTE: Engrossed: Passed by House or Senate. Enrolled: Law of the land/on the books]

Remarks By President Biden To Mark One Year Since The January 6th Deadly Assault On The U.S. Capitol
Speech delivered in the U.S. Capitol Statuary Hall on January 6, 2022 at 9:16 AM Eastern Standard Time. (White House Briefing Room)

Remarks by President Biden on Protecting the Right to Vote
Speech delivered at the Atlanta University Center Consortium in Atlanta, Georgia on January 11, 2022 at 4:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. (White House Briefing Room)

For the People Act of 2021 HB 1 (US HB1 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress)
Status: Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 223-0)
Status: Engrossed on March 11 2021 - 50% progression
Action: 2021-03-11 - Received in the Senate.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed)

The For the People Act: Separating Fact from Fiction
By Daniel I. Weiner and Gareth Fowler, Brennan Center staff | PUBLISHED: May 13, 2021 | EXPLAINER |

John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 House Bill 4 (US HB4 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress)
Status: Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 223-1)
Status: Engrossed on September 14 2021 - 50% progression
Action: 2021-09-14 - Received in the Senate.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed)

Debunking False Claims About the John Lewis Voting Rights Act: The bill would restore much-needed protections against discrimination targeting voters of color.
By Andrew Garber, Brennan Center staff | PUBLISHED: January 13, 2022 | EXPLAINER |

Voter Suppression (Wikipedia)

Fair Elections Texas (Nonpartisan coalition of business & civic leaders)

Fighting Voter Suppression (ACLU)

Vote Suppression (Brennan Center for Justice)

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