Voting & elections
We all need to do more to ensure that, when it comes to our elections, everyone participates and everyone's voice is heard. Only then can we create a democracy that’s more fully of, by and for the people.
The Latest on Voting & elections
Important wins for Texas consumers this legislative session
STATEMENT: Anti-democracy bills rushed through without public input
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TexPIRG Legislative Agenda
Small donors driving 2020 presidential race
The Latest
Vote-by-mail bills we’re watching in the Texas Legislature
TexPIRG is tracking bills for the 87th legislative session that would help and hinder our democracy. This week there are two vote-by-mail bills that are being heard in the House Elections Committee
Voting rights advocates urge lawmakers not to restrict ballot access
Senate State Affairs Chairman Bryan Hughes unveiled the text Friday for SB 7, his election integrity and security bill. The bill is cosponsored by 13 out of 18 Senate Republicans. The bill includes several harmful provisions that would further restrict access to the ballot for eligible voters. In response, TexPIRG Democracy Associate Lauren Banister issued the following statement.
Chairman Cain, here’s how we can improve election integrity in Texas
The first House Elections Committee hearing highlighted that secure and accessible elections are well within the realm of possibility for Texas’ elections, if our lawmakers lead with integrity themselves.
Statement: House passes timely, important democracy reform legislation
The House of Representatives passed a package of democracy reform legislation (H.R. 1) on Wednesday night that features important proposals to improve the health of America’s democracy. The bill would increase participation in the voting process and disclosures on secret political spending as well as reform redistricting practices. It would also create a small donor empowerment system for federal elections, which would help combat the overwhelming influence of big money in politics.
