Before the legislation is even signed, Texas’ new voting rules are challenged in two federal lawsuit
Alexa Ura, KRGV | Published on 9/4/2021
Senate Bill 1 is a far-reaching rewrite of the state’s election code that further tightens voting-by-mail rules, reins in local efforts to expand voting options, bolsters access for partisan poll watchers and sets new rules — and possible criminal penalties — for those who assist voters in casting their ballots. Credit: Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune
"Before the legislation is even signed, Texas’ new voting rules are challenged in two federal lawsuits" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.