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Texas Withdraws from ERIC, But the State Has Yet to Implement an Alternative to Keep Its Voter Lists Clean

July 24, 2023December 30, 2023

Last week, Texas became the ninth state to officially withdraw from the multi-state voter registration cooperative called ERIC, recently the target of fringe conspiracy theories. But, Texas doesn't yet have a replacement.

The Texas Legislature’s Session Ends May 29th with Democracy Bills Pending at the Deadline

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

May 29th ends the Texas legislature’s term, and we have a little bit of good news, some bad news, and some hopeful news. On the upside, more funding for poll workers and improvements to mail-in voting. On the downside, withdrawal from ERIC, the voter registration crosscheck system.

After Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election, Expect More GOP State Laws Restricting College Student Voting

May 10, 2023May 11, 2023

After Wisconsin's Supreme Court Election, Expect More GOP State Laws Restricting College Student Voting

Election Issues in Harris County, Texas Spawn Bills Aimed at Controlling Its Election Administration

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

As the end of the legislative session draws near in Texas, we have an update on bills targeted at controlling Harris County election administration, where logistical and technical problems marred November’s election.

New Conspiracy-Fueled Election Legislation in Texas Moves Forward

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023

Democracy has had a rough couple of weeks in Texas. Conspiracy-inspired legislation moved forward last week which changes polling place rules, puts voters on a purge list for not voting, and removes Texas from a program tracking voter registration changes.