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The Republican-led Texas Senate passed an election reform bill.
The legislative body voted 18-13 on SB 7 Thursday morning after over seven hours of debate and several amendments to the legislation. The final language of the bill has not been released publicly.
The House has to vote on the bill before it reaches Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, but he is expected to sign it. It changes the way mail-in voting works, shortens the hours for early voting, and bans drive-through voting.
“Maintaining the integrity of our elections is vital to preserving public trust so our democracy can flourish, and that’s why I have made election security a top priority again this legislative session,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said in a statement. “SB 7 will strengthen the public’s faith in our electoral process and ensure that every Texan knows that when they cast their ballot, their vote is secure.
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