Political and Legislative
Republicans in Texas Push Elections Bills Forward in a Special Session
Texas Republicans advanced two elections bills this weekend in a special session, as they work to pass sweeping legislation that would impose a number of restrictions at the ballot box.
Members of the Texas legislature have been sparring over the measures as Republicans work to pass an elections overhaul bill to which Democrats are starkly opposed.
State Democrats staged a walkout in May, exiting the House floor on the final night of the legislative session to prevent the passage of a controversial voting bill, which called for adding new obstacles to voting in future elections and limiting the availability of certain methods of voting that are predominantly used by low income people and people with disabilities.
