The state’s recommendations for voting in person amid COVID-19 reveal the depths officials are going to avoid expanding vote-by-mail as a safe alternative. It is an absolute treasure trove of contradiction and impractical advice. It should also be noted that two...
The Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday voted against citing fear of contracting COVID-19 as a “disability” in mail-in-ballot applications. Under Texas law, only voters who have a disability, are over the age of 65 or are out of the country can apply to vote by mail. “We...
A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily blocked the expansion of vote-by-mail in Texas. For several weeks, Texas Democrats and civil rights groups have engaged in back and forth legal battles trying to allow all Texans who fear COVID-19 exposure to be able to...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and cases around Texas are on the rise, Attorney General Ken Paxton has been a one-man wrecking ball to safety and health measures championed by the state’s most populous counties. Last week, Paxton sent a letter to Dallas County...
A state appeals court ruled in favor of Texas Democrats and civil rights groups on Thursday, allowing all Texans who fear COVID-19 exposure to vote by mail in upcoming elections. Last month, a Travis County state district judge issued the same ruling, causing Texas...
