Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 9, 2021

CONTACT: press@secure-democracy.org

Senate Elections Legislation Fails To Put Texas Voters First

Secure Democracy urges legislators to advance bipartisan solutions to strengthen Texas elections

AUSTIN, TX —  In response to the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee voting Senate Bill 1 out of committee, Secure Democracy issued the following statement:

“Texas voters deserve bipartisan solutions that strengthen Texas elections and improve voter access for all, but legislation passed by the Senate State Affairs Committee fails to reach that goal,” said Sarah Walker, executive director of Secure Democracy. “Secure Democracy urges legislative leaders to come together and prioritize election reforms that will create more transparent and fair elections for all Texans and protect the freedom to vote, including expanding early voting options as Gov. Abbott did for the 2020 elections, allowing voters to fix simple mistakes on their mail ballots, and passing online voter registration.”

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ON RECENT TEXAS ELECTION LEGISLATION

• Secure Democracy Press Release: Put Texas Voters First In Second Special Session

• Secure Democracy Press Release: Bipartisan Chorus Warns Against Extreme Texas Elections Bills

• Secure Democracy Policy Memo: Texas Elections Bill Would Increase Partisanship in Elections

• Ragnar Research/Secure Democracy Poll: New Texas Poll Finds Strong, Bipartisan Support for Expanded Voter Access, Rejection of Partisan Influence in Elections

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Secure Democracy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to improve election integrity across the United States. They educate policymakers and the public about what it takes to safeguard our voting system, and collaborate with state leaders, election administrators, election integrity experts, and allies to ensure that all eligible citizens have the freedom to vote how they choose, of justice, equality and the common good. Online at secure-democracy.org.