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Common Cause Texas Calls Out Lawmakers’ Response to UT Austin Protests

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Common Cause Texas Calls Out Lawmakers’ Response to UT Austin Protests

April 26, 2024

“From attempts to prohibit polling places on campus to these mass arrests of peaceful protestors, it is clear the politicians in power in Texas are doing all they can to stifle the voices of those they disagree with," said Anthony Gutierrez, executive director of Common Cause Texas.

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Jennifer Garcia

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Anthony Gutierrez

Executive Director
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RELEASE: Fast-Moving Slate of Anti-Voter Bills in Texas Legislature Threaten Voting Rights

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RELEASE: Fast-Moving Slate of Anti-Voter Bills in Texas Legislature Threaten Voting Rights

Republican supermajorities in the country’s second-most populous state consider ways to criminalize voting and create paths to overturn election results.

April 18, 2023

TODAY at 10:30 a.m. CT: Hearing on Texas Bill that Will Criminalize Voting for Vulnerable Texans

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TODAY at 10:30 a.m. CT: Hearing on Texas Bill that Will Criminalize Voting for Vulnerable Texans

Texas lawmakers will hear House Bill 1243, a dangerous elections bill that would increase the criminal penalty of voting violations from a misdemeanor to a second-degree felony, which can carry a punishment of two to 20 years in state prison.

April 13, 2023

MEDIA RELEASE: How Texas’ New Secretary of State Could Make Voting More Accessible

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MEDIA RELEASE: How Texas’ New Secretary of State Could Make Voting More Accessible

Fifteen Texas voting rights groups sent a letter to new Texas Sec. of State Jane Nelson outlining steps her office could take to improve voter turnout.

March 17, 2023

Statement on Texas Senate’s Passage of Criminalization of Voting Bill

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Statement on Texas Senate’s Passage of Criminalization of Voting Bill

The anti-voter Senate Bill 2 passed the Senate Monday, and now will head to the Texas House of Representatives for consideration.

March 13, 2023

Statement on Dangerous Attempt in Texas Legislature to Criminalize Voting

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Statement on Dangerous Attempt in Texas Legislature to Criminalize Voting

The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee held a hearing Monday on Senate Bill 2, a dangerous attempt to increase the criminal penalties for those who may make inadvertent mistakes when voting.

February 27, 2023

New Common Cause Report: Texas Voters Faced Preventable Challenges at the Polls in 2022

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New Common Cause Report: Texas Voters Faced Preventable Challenges at the Polls in 2022

New Common Cause Texas report on the 2022 election cycle details how Texas, one of the hardest states to vote in, fell short in serving voters

February 22, 2023

New Legislation Calls for Much Needed Campaign Contribution Limits in Texas

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New Legislation Calls for Much Needed Campaign Contribution Limits in Texas

January 21, 2023

Common Cause Texas Prepares to Defend Voting Rights During Upcoming Legislative Session

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Common Cause Texas Prepares to Defend Voting Rights During Upcoming Legislative Session

Voting access will be a major issue as Texas's state legislature gavels in on Tuesday.

January 9, 2023

Texans Turn Out to Vote, Despite Confusion at the Polls

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Texans Turn Out to Vote, Despite Confusion at the Polls

Common Cause Texas’ Election Protection Program helped thousands of Texas voters overcome obstacles on Election Day

November 8, 2022

Widespread Election Protection Efforts Support Texas Voters on Election Day

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Widespread Election Protection Efforts Support Texas Voters on Election Day

Groups like Common Cause Texas and the Department of Justice are monitoring the polls to ensure all Texans can cast their ballots fairly

November 8, 2022

Common Cause Texas Reminds Voters “Election Night is not Results Night”

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Common Cause Texas Reminds Voters “Election Night is not Results Night”

As voters head to the polls, Common Cause Texas is reminding the public that it may take several days for election officials to finalize results.

November 7, 2022

Common Cause Texas Joins Calls for DOJ Election Support in Harris County

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Common Cause Texas Joins Calls for DOJ Election Support in Harris County

Common Cause Texas joined a coalition of civil rights and pro-democracy organizations calling for the U.S. Department of Justice to monitor the 2022 Midterm Elections in Harris County.

October 25, 2022

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Common Cause Texas Calls Out Lawmakers’ Response to UT Austin Protests

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RELEASE: Fast-Moving Slate of Anti-Voter Bills in Texas Legislature Threaten Voting Rights

TODAY at 10:30 a.m. CT: Hearing on Texas Bill that Will Criminalize Voting for Vulnerable Texans

MEDIA RELEASE: How Texas’ New Secretary of State Could Make Voting More Accessible

Statement on Texas Senate’s Passage of Criminalization of Voting Bill

Statement on Dangerous Attempt in Texas Legislature to Criminalize Voting

New Common Cause Report: Texas Voters Faced Preventable Challenges at the Polls in 2022

New Legislation Calls for Much Needed Campaign Contribution Limits in Texas

Common Cause Texas Prepares to Defend Voting Rights During Upcoming Legislative Session

Texans Turn Out to Vote, Despite Confusion at the Polls

Widespread Election Protection Efforts Support Texas Voters on Election Day

Common Cause Texas Reminds Voters “Election Night is not Results Night”

Common Cause Texas Joins Calls for DOJ Election Support in Harris County

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