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LWV Of Texas

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Community Leaders

Grace Chimene, President
Marguerite Scott-Johnson, Vice President
Janis Richardson, Vice President

League ID

TX000

Phone

(512) 472-1100

Stories from Around the State

Press Release
Federal Appeals Court Reverses Decision Establishing Ballot Cure Process in LWV of Texas Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay in Richardson v. Texas Secretary of State, which exempts the state from requiring a notice and cure process for absentee ballots cast in the 2020 general election.
Press Release
Federal Judge Rules Texas Counties Can Have Multiple Absentee Ballot Drop-off Locations

A federal judge granted an injunction against Governor Greg Abbott’s order limiting Texas absentee ballot drop-off locations to one per county.
Press Release
LWV of Texas Sues Governor over Ballot Drop Off Location Restrictions

LWV of Texas filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott for his proclamation that would dramatically limit options for Texas voters seeking to hand-deliver their completed absentee ballots for this fall’s election.
News Clips
CNN: Mismatched Signatures Prompt Tossed Absentee Ballots and Legal Fights Ahead of November Election

Challenges to signature mismatch on absentee ballots causes an increase of litigation.
Press Release
Federal Judge Decision Establishes Ballot Notice and Cure Process in LWV of Texas Case

A federal judge ruled that Texas must notify voters if their ballot has been marked for rejection due to a signature match issue and give them an opportunity to confirm their identity and save their ballot from rejection.
letters
League Sends Letter Urging Postal Service to Continue Longstanding Practice of Placing Voter Registration Forms in Postal Offices

LWVUS and LWV of Texas sent a letter to the Postmaster General demanding that the Postal Service continue their longstanding practice of displaying and providing voter registration forms in post offices across the country.