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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.

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The 87th Texas Legislature has a lot on its plate, to put it mildly. In addition to the redrawing of districts, the ongoing...

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Senator Ted Cruz was a special guest In Thursday’s episode of the Hugh Hewitt Show, where he talked about one possible mainstream...

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After losing his San Antonio-area seat to a Democrat in 2020, former Republican state Sen. Pete Flores announced he is running for...

Matt Krause Leaves Crowded GOP Primary for Texas AG to Run for Tarrant County...

Updated November 23 8:30AM with Krause's statement. Rep. Matt Krause (R-Fort Worth) told WFAA Monday that he will be...

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Kirk Watson Announces He Wants To Be Austin’s Mayor, Again

Former Texas Senator Kirk Watson has announced he’s joining the race to become Austin’s mayor in the next November election. Watson’s next...

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On April 2, Houston conservative activist Steve Hotze, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO hosted a Freedom Gala that...

CNN Special Tackles Texas Billionaires Controlling Republican Politics

Just three very rich men control much of the Republican Party in Texas, according to a CNN Special Report, and they brought...

Beto Pledges To Raise Salary For Texas Teachers

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