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A well-informed electorate is critical to the health of sustaining democracy. Reform Austin is committed to providing in-depth reporting to ensure Texans are prepared when they go to the polls. Additionally, Reform Austin reports on the critical issues and challenges facing voters in Texas elections. 
It has become increasingly difficult for Texans to exercise the right to vote as a record number of polling places have closed. The state tops the nation in shutting down polling sites – closing 750 locations since 2013. Civil rights advocates warn this will disenfranchise voters. 
In the 86th Legislative Session, Texas lawmakers passed legislation prohibiting local governments from setting up temporary polling locations. In the past, mobile and temporary voting centers helped provide better voting access to rural and under-served communities in Texas, including college students and the elderly. Two new Democratic groups and a former Austin city manager have filed suit against the Texas Secretary of State’s office, arguing the bill suppresses the vote of many disenfranchised groups.
Reform Austin covers all aspects of voting – how you vote, who you’re voting for, when you’re voting, where to vote, and the results of the elections. We report on new candidates that announce, people running for reelection, and legislators that announce their resignation. Additionally, we provide comprehensive voter guides for you to compare candidates on the issues, as well as constitutional amendment explainers. Check Reform Austin for everything about voting, including what is done in the Texas Legislature to either promote or suppress the vote.

Conspiracy Theory Whirlwind Threatens To Blow Texas Out Of National Program That Keeps Voter...

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. In virtual meetings taking place...

Two GOP Legislators In Harris County Want To Let The State Replace Local Elections...

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. House and...

Mealer Files Election Challenge Against Hidalgo On Jan. 6 Anniversary

Lina Hidalgo defeated Alexandra del Moral Mealer to retain her seat as Harris County Judge, but now Mealer has filed an election...

Tatum: Harris County Election Systems In Need Of ‘Immediate Upgrades’

According to a postmortem report of the Harris County elections operations, the systems, methods, and personnel were inadequate to ensure a smooth...

Harris County Still Doesn’t Know How Many Voters Were Kept From Voting On Election...

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access.Nearly two months after the general...

Why Were 75% Of Texas Voters Under 30 Missing From The Midterms Totals?

Only 25 percent of young registered voters cast their ballots in Texas this year, a precipitous drop from the 50 percent that...

Texas Supreme Court Rules that Late-Cast Ballots Will Be Counted Despite Paxton’s Challenge

Late this afternoon, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that Harris County should include the roughly 2,100 ballots cast...

Texas Judge Bars League of Women Voters from Registering New Citizens to Vote

U.S. District Judge Charles Eskridge prevented the nonpartisan voting rights group the League of Women Voters from attending a naturalization ceremony on...

Harris County DA Ogg Involving Texas Rangers in Election Investigation

Harris County’s election officials, already under investigation from the GOP state government over Election Day operational issues, are now being served warrants...

State GOP Leaders At Odds With Harris County Officials Over Election Issues Announce Investigations

Gov. Greg Abbott called for an investigation into Harris County's election practices last Tuesday, saying that he wanted to get answers as...

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