Tag: Texas

PROGRESS TEXAS: Your Right To Vote In 2026 Is Under Threat Now

Advocacy Manager Reagan Stone reviews two bills that threaten your voting rights: the Texas version of the SAVE Act and the “Use it or lose it” bills!

How to Get an ID After Being Incarcerated: Russell’s Second Chance

After years without an ID following his incarceration, Russell finally got what he needed to rebuild his life with help from VoteRiders. Now, he has a job and planned to vote for the first time in 45 years.

SAN ANTONIO CURRENT: Capitol Conspiracies: Texas Republicans are flooding the session with bills based on online hoaxes

GOP lawmakers filed recent bills targeting ‘furries’ and ‘chemtrails’ along with proposals based on debunked voter-fraud claims.

Struggling to Get a Driver’s License? Here’s How Nemecio Got Help Fast

After being incarcerated, Nemecio needed a Texas driver’s license. VoteRiders helped him get one in only a week, paving the way to employment and voting.

SAN ANTONIO CURRENT: Shit Show Session: Texas faces real problems. Don’t expect the Lege to solve them.

While the Texas House and Senate are more unified than they have been in years, they’re still not likely to tackle the state’s toughest issues.

AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN: Texas bill would require citizenship proof to vote. Why rights groups say it’s dangerous.

Senate Bill 16 would require voters to provide documents proving their citizenship to vote in state and local elections.

DALLAS MORNING NEWS: Texas voters would have to prove citizenship under a state bill

New and current voters would have to provide documentation under the bill from Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola.

KVUE: Texas Senate panel hears testimony on bill that would require voters to prove their citizenship

Senate Bill 16 would apply to both new and currently registered voters, and restrict those without proof of citizenship to only voting in congressional elections.

TRUCHA: Unlock Your Power in the Valley Through Your Vote

STORY BY NINA ALEGRE, EDITED BY ABIGAIL VELA, TRUCHA — OCTOBER 15, 2024 Voting in the United States is vital for many reasons. HeadCount, an organization that registers people to vote and become interested in democracy through pop culture, lists some important reasons for voting: having a voice in decision-making, influencing policies and laws, holding leaders accountable, reflecting […]