Posted on · Following the passage of Senate Bill 1070, the Texas Secretary of State’s Office announced it would withdraw from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), effective October 19.
Posted on · Republicans are seeking fresh elections in nearly two dozen contests, alleging Election Day woes cost them thousands of votes, but a surge in Democratic registration and long-term demographic trends provide simpler explanations for GOP losses.
Posted on · To register to vote, you need a Texas driver license or Texas Personal Identification Number issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. If you don’t have either of those, you can register using the last four digits of your social security number.
Posted on · The bill required voters who used PO Boxes to provide proof of residence and other documents when registering to vote.
Posted on · The GOP-backed voting law — passed under the banner of ensuring election integrity — banned local election officials from sending out unsolicited mail-in ballot applications. But Crenshaw and other politicians can still do it.
Posted on · The budget includes additional funds for homeless services, voter registration, and the environment, but drew some criticism for a perceived shortfall in public safety.
Posted on · The Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office is advising voters to send certificates directly to their office, or to use one of the drop-off sites around the county, in order to reduce the risk of postal delays.
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Posted on · Officials at the United States Postal Service told members of Congress in Texas that voting groups are allowed to leave voter registration and absentee ballot applications at post offices.
Posted on · Experts discuss the processes of voter registration and how to apply for, and cast, mail-in ballots.
Posted on · On Thursday's show: The League of Women Voters discusses voter registration challenges, COVID-19 causes courtroom backlogs, gardening tips, and Dan Brown's Wild Symphony.
Posted on · Officials with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Texas say their volunteers are no longer allowed to leave voter registration forms at U.S. post offices.
Posted on · But voter participation continues to lag registration in a county where both are typically low
Posted on · For the first time in years, Texas Republicans are making big investments in registering GOP voters. At the same time, anti-immigrant rhetoric from President Trump has energized new Latino voter registration efforts in the state.
Posted on · State party leaders argue control of the Texas House of Representatives is still within reach, despite last week’s special election loss in Fort Bend County.