The latest 2020 elections news from The Texas Tribune.
Two years ago, Texas lawmakers focused all their election changes in one bill. There are dozens of proposals this year, and many stem from concerns in Harris County — the nation’s third-largest county. Full Story
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The Texas Senate has passed similar legislation. But a key policy separates the two chambers. Full Story
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County Judge Tim O’Hare wouldn’t rule out hiring someone who questions the legitimacy of the 2020 election results, calling it “not an automatic disqualifier.” Full Story
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Heider Garcia, like many other election officials across the country, faced death threats that stemmed from lies about the outcome of the 2020 election. Full Story
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The original provision was part of the state’s major overhaul to election laws in 2021. Full Story
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In his third consecutive bid for the White House, the former president hopes “Trump Country” supporters in Texas will turn out next Saturday. Full Story
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State lawmakers approved the requirement — which attracted little attention or debate — in their massive overhaul of the state’s voting laws during a 2021 special Legislative session. Full Story
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Four Texas counties were evaluated in a 359-page audit released by Secretary of State John Scott on Monday, two weeks before he steps down as chief election official. Full Story
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On the show, the Texas Republican repeatedly redirected attention to Democrats who had previously bemoaned their own electoral losses. Full Story
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David Becker of The Center for Election Innovation & Research talks with The Texas Tribune and ProPublica about election official turnover and its impact on voting. Full Story
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Running elections in Texas has never been easy. But since 2020, the scrutiny elections administrators face has grown — even in small Republican-controlled counties that former President Donald Trump carried. Full Story
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The Texan objected to certifying Arizona’s electoral votes as rioters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The bill, which Cruz voted against in committee on Tuesday, would make a similar move in the future meaningless. Full Story
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After “seeking God’s guidance,” the group has engaged in yearlong campaign chasing evidence, lobbying government, and harassing an election official, with little to show for it. Full Story
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The bar, which licenses lawyers and offers training sessions, is suing Paxton in an attempt to sanction him for trying block the certification of Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump. Full Story
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It’s not clear what roles Brian Babin and Louie Gohmert played in the December 2020 meeting preceding the U.S. Capitol attack that interrupted Congress’ certification of the vote. Full Story
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The Texas attorney general said that the suit was politically motivated and that the state bar has no authority to police the decisions of his office. Full Story
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The committee previously subpoenaed several Trump allies with Texas ties. The hearing begins at 7 p.m. Central time Thursday, but a witness list has not been released. Full Story
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Chad Christopher Stark from Leander is the first person arrested by a federal task force created in June to prosecute those making threats against election workers and public officials. Full Story
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In 2020, Democrats took their campaign efforts virtual. But they later admitted that the lack of in-person campaigning hurt them at the polls. Full Story
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A Capitol Police assessment flagged comments made by the Texas congressperson as a potential danger, Politico reported. Full Story
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