Posted on · Under Texas’ new voting law, which went into effect in December, poll watchers must undergo mandatory training. It’s currently an online course through the Texas Secretary of State’s Office. Advocates say that’s not enough.
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.
Posted on · The bill passed 79-37 on second reading late Thursday night then passed 80-41 on a third reading Friday afternoon. The measure includes bans on 24-hour voting and drive-through voting.
Posted on · Before you grab your face mask and head down to your local polling place to “keep an eye on things," you should probably know what Texas law says about poll watchers. Some of it might surprise you.
Posted on · Texas allows individuals to monitor voting – if they’re appointed by a candidate, a party on the ballot, or a political group that has registered with the state. And they can get in trouble if they try to do more than watch.