Politics
Here’s what the March 1 primary taught us about Texas’ new voting law
Posted on · The past election was the first since Texas' controversial new voting law was in effect.
Tag: mail-in ballots
Houston Matters
Correcting mail-in ballots, and Houston pet peeves (March 7, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: How many of Harris County's mail-in ballots for the primary election that were rejected will be corrected in person as is required by law? And listeners share their pet peeves about life in Houston.
Politics
About a third of Harris County mail-in primary ballots were rejected. There’s still time to correct them
Posted on · Voters still have six days to correct any flagged ballots, but must now do so in person.
Politics
Primary Election Day gets underway with no major issues, as thousands cast their ballots
Posted on · Election officials say they're keeping a close eye on any voting issues that might arise, as Texans head to the polls for primary Election Day.
Politics
30% of Harris County mail-in ballots so far must be corrected in person, elections administrator says
Posted on · Senate Bill 1, which went into effect Jan. 25, requires Texans voting by mail to include their driver's license number or Social Security number on both their application and carrier envelope for the application and ballot.
Houston Matters
Solutions to end traffic fatalities (Feb. 18, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We discuss what efforts and measures could successfully reduce the number of traffic fatalies on Texas roads.
Politics
High numbers of mail ballots are being rejected in Texas under a new state law
Posted on · In Harris County — home to Houston — election officials so far have sent back to voters nearly 38% of mail-in ballots, citing issues with new state ID requirements.
Politics
Judge temporarily halts part of Texas’ voting law that bans officials from encouraging mail-in voting
Posted on · Local election officials say a provision in the law violates their First Amendment right to talk to people about voting by mail.
Houston Matters
Mail-in ballots being rejected, and your favorite love songs (Feb. 14, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Why hundreds of mail-in ballots in Texas are being returned to voters, making Texas roads and highways safer, Houstonians share their favorite love songs, and an update on sports.
Politics
Hundreds of mail-in ballots are being returned to Texas voters because they don’t comply with new voting law
Posted on · Local elections officials say an unexpectedly large number of ballots for the March primary are being initially rejected for lacking newly required ID information.
Politics
Election officials say Texas’ new ID rules for voting by mail could cause more ballots to get rejected
Posted on · The requirement is part of Texas' new voting law, Senate Bill 1. A provision of the law requires that the ID number on the application for a vote-by-mail ballot, as well as the ballot itself, match the ID number a voter used to register to vote.
Voting
Harris County Won’t Have To Throw Out Mail-In Ballots From Voters 65 And Older Who Received Unsolicited Applications
Posted on · Conservative activist Steve Hotze and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller were among those who tried to block the mailings, which they said flouted state law.
Politics
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Controversial Voting Bill Into Law
Posted on · Republicans in Texas achieved one of their major 2021 goals on Tuesday, as Gov. Greg Abbott signed a controversial and expansive bill that imposes major restrictions on how people can vote in the state.
Politics
GOP Lawmakers Push Bill Banning Mass Mailing Of Absentee Ballot Applications
Posted on · The measure, co-authored by Houston-area Senators Paul Bettencourt and Brandon Creighton, would codify a recent ruling by the Texas Supreme Court
Town Square
Your Voting Questions And Concerns Answered By Experts
Posted on · Record voter turnout in Harris County, and a presidential race that is currently running neck and neck in Texas, have people headed to the polls with voting questions. We spend an hour with experts answering them.