What happens next to voting rights in Texas?
Correction, June 29, 2021: A previous version of this story misattributed quotes in response to a question about what the Democratic lawmakers would like to see added to a voting bill if one were to pass during the special session. Comments made by Rep. Jessica González were attributed to Rep. Nicole Collier and comments made by Collier were attributed to González.
With the Texas legislative special session almost a week out, Rep. Jessica González, D-Dallas, said she is looking for honest and open conversations on voting rights policy, notably the future of Senate Bill 7.
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What happens next to voting rights in Texas?
During this year’s legislative session, Senate Bill 7 was introduced as the Republicans priority voting legislation. The bill included provisions limiting early voting hours, increasing vote-by-mail restrictions and curbing local voting options like drive-thru voting.
Join The Texas Tribune at noon on Tuesday, June 29, for a conversation with state Reps. Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth, and Jessica González, D-Dallas, regarding the future of Texans’ voting rights. The Tribune’s Alexa Ura will moderate. This conversation will be available to stream on demand shortly after it airs.
Collier has represented House District 95 since 2013. She serves as chair of the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee. She also sits on the House Public Health Committee and serves as chair of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. Collier is a partner at West & Associates law firm in Fort Worth.