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Harris County in talks with feds to send monitors to watch state inspectors on election night

Ariel Worthy

Posted on October 26, 2022 · Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said the Justice Department is "seriously considering our request" for election monitors.

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Addressing affordable housing at the legislature (March 21, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 21, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We learn how state lawmakers plan to address the issue of affordable housing during this legislative session. And we talk with a Houston storm chaser.

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GOP-authored bills would increase penalties for illegal voting and limit Harris County’s control over elections

Andrew Schneider

Posted on March 20, 2023 · Senate Bill 2 would make illegal voting a felony again. Other Republican-authored bills, filed in response to the 2022 Harris County general election, could cost Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum his job.

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Texas Senate passes bill making illegal voting a felony again; bill moves to Texas House

Andrew Schneider

Posted on March 14, 2023 · Senate Bill 2, authored by Senator Bryan Hughes, would also change the requirement that a person know he or she was voting illegally in order to be charged and convicted.

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A bill making illegal voting a felony, again, advances in the Texas Senate

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 27, 2023 · Senate Bill 2 would make illegal voting an offense punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. It’s one of several election-related bills before the Texas Legislature, several of which appear squarely aimed at Harris County.

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