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Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act San Antonio Express News Kauffman, A. 11/01/2023 2 doc(s) Alabama; Congressional redistricting; Lewis, John; Minority voters; Racial discrimination; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Supreme Court ends affirmative action in admissions. Colleges will be whiter for it. Austin American Statesman Archer, D. 07/02/2023 2 doc(s) Affirmative action; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions
A surprise win for the Voting Rights Act San Antonio Express News Editorial 06/20/2023 2 doc(s) Alabama; Black or African American voters; State comparisons; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
A victory for fair voting will reverberate in Texas Dallas Morning News Editorial 06/11/2023 3 doc(s) Alabama; Minority voters; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting Rights Act of 1965
High court: State must redraw map Dallas Morning News Sherman, M. 06/09/2023 3 doc(s) Alabama; Black or African American voters; Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Supreme Court win on voting rights may not help Texas Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/09/2023 3 doc(s) Alabama; Black or African American voters; Hispanic or Latino voters; Racial discrimination; Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Why our political system is broken and how we can start to fix it Dallas Morning News Editorial 11/27/2022 2 doc(s) Alaska; Demographics; Elections; Electoral reform; New York; Ranked-choice voting; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter turnout
A big reason the South goes red? Gerrymandering and voter suppression Fort Worth Star-Telegram Enjeti, A. 11/20/2022 2 doc(s) Alabama; Elections; Florida; Georgia; Redistricting; Voting rights
U.S. Supreme Court out to limit voting rights San Antonio Express News Kauffman, A. 10/20/2022 5 doc(s) Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas continues to make voting difficult Corpus Christi Caller Times Bernard, J. 08/06/2022 3 doc(s) Black or African American voters; Civil Rights Act of 1964; Supreme Court, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
To save our democracy, we must protect rights Austin American Statesman Butler, L. 07/24/2022 2 doc(s) Abortion; Blacks or African Americans; Pro-choice position (Abortion); Voting rights; Women
Galveston County, birthplace of Juneteenth, is denying Black and Latino people an equal vote Houston Chronicle Courville, E. 06/17/2022 2 doc(s) County commissioners; Galveston County; Juneteenth; Minority voters; Racial discrimination; Redistricting; Voting rights
When can citizens enforce the law? Austin American Statesman Grumet, B. 04/13/2022 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Election administration; Minority voters; Municipal government; Pasadena, Texas; Paxton, Ken; Redistricting; Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Gerrymandering could oust Galveston’s only Black county commissioner Dallas Morning News Ellis, R. 04/10/2022 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Black or African American politicians; County commissioners; Ellis, Rodney; Galveston County; Redistricting; Voting rights
DOJ sues Galveston County, alleging redrawn commissioner precincts dilute Black, Hispanic voting strength Austin American Statesman Scherer, J. 03/27/2022 4 doc(s) Galveston County; Justice, U.S. Department of; Minority voters; Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Fights in legislatures, courts over voting laws Longview News-Journal McNeely, D. 02/19/2022 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Election lawsuits; Gubernatorial campaigns; O'Rourke, Beto; Paxton, Ken; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice); Rodriguez, Xavier; Voting by mail
High court’s Alabama ruling sparks alarm over voting rights Houston Chronicle Mascaro, L. 02/09/2022 4 doc(s) Alabama; Black or African American voters; Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Where’s the Republican voting rights bill? Houston Chronicle Editorial 01/24/2022 3 doc(s) Cornyn, John; Republicans; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Honor King by protecting voting rights San Antonio Express News Editorial 01/17/2022 4 doc(s) King, Martin Luther, Jr.; Martin Luther King, Jr., Day; Voting rights
A Texas election in the shade of government's third branch Longview News-Journal Ramsey, R. 01/11/2022 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Courts; Politics
Abbott already taking aim at O'Rourke Tyler Morning Telegraph McNeely, D. 12/18/2021 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Diaz, Joy; Gubernatorial campaigns; O'Rourke, Beto
GOP leaders sue Lina Hidalgo, Harris County over redistricting plan they say violates voting rights Houston Chronicle Banks, G. 12/08/2021 4 doc(s) Cagle, Jack; County commissioners; Ellis, Rodney; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights
DOJ case hinges on whether Texas maps are discriminatory or merely partisan San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 12/08/2021 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Justice, U.S. Department of; Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights
Justice Department sues to block gerrymandered Texas congressional map Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 12/07/2021 2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) FreedomWorks; Garland, Merrick; Hinojosa, Gilberto; Justice, U.S. Department of; O'Rourke, Beto; Paxton, Ken; Redistricting lawsuits; Turner, Chris; Voting Rights Act of 1965
DOJ sues Texas, claiming new political maps discriminate against minority voters Houston Chronicle Harris, C. 12/07/2021 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Justice, U.S. Department of; Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights
Even 1 Democrat is too much? Galveston County a poster child for Texas redistricting reform. Houston Chronicle Editorial 12/07/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) County commissioners; Galveston County; Redistricting
New Texas political maps face the least scrutiny of any since 1965, despite history of racial discrimination Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 12/04/2021 6 doc(s) Minority voters; Patrick, Dan; Redistricting; Voting rights
New districts are challenged Bryan Eagle McNeely, D. 11/02/2021 4 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s) Congressional redistricting; Holder, Eric; Minority voters; Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights
Texas Democrats continue longshot push for U.S. Senate to pass John Lewis Voting Rights Act Dallas Morning News Caldwell, E. 10/27/2021 5 doc(s) Doggett, Lloyd; González, Mary; Holder, Eric; Lewis, John; Redistricting; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas Dems get left in lurch Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 10/25/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Biden, Joe; Cruz, Ted; Redistricting; Sherman, Carl O., Sr.; Voting rights
Voting rights deserve an honest Congressional debate and federal protections Dallas Morning News Editorial 10/23/2021 5 doc(s) Partisanship; Republicans; U.S. Senate; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Latinos sue against 'racist' redistricting maps in Texas Houston Chronicle Tallet, O. 10/21/2021 4 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) Hispanic or Latino voters; Huffman, Joan; Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; Perales, Nina; Redistricting lawsuits
Evolution of Texas redistricting Longview News-Journal McNeely, D. 10/21/2021 3 doc(s) Bush, George H.W.; Ginsburg, Ruth Bader; Johnson, Lyndon Baines; Redistricting; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
How a doughnut-shaped district breaks up voters of color near Fort Hood and helps House Republicans Austin American Statesman Pollard, J. 10/17/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bledsoe, Gary L.; Buckley, Brad; Minority voters; Redistricting; Shine, Hugh; Texas House District 054; Texas House District 055; Turner, Chris
John Lewis Voting Rights Act introduced in U.S. Senate, faces strong Republican opposition Dallas Morning News Caldwell, E. 10/07/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Lewis, John; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
No fed oversight should Texas gerrymander San Antonio Express News Navarro, S. 10/03/2021 3 doc(s) Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Draft of new Texas House map changes Dean's representation Longview News-Journal Staff 10/01/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Clardy, Travis; Dean, Jay; Hefner, Cole; House of Representatives, Texas; Hunter, Todd; Minority voters; Paddie, Chris; Redistricting; VanDeaver, Gary
GOP mapmakers draw a new U.S. House district based in Austin Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 09/28/2021 2 doc(s) Carter, John; Congressional redistricting; Doggett, Lloyd; Huffman, Joan; McCaul, Michael; Roy, Chip; Williams, Roger
Texas Republicans release proposal for new congressional boundaries that bolsters GOP districts Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 09/28/2021 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Bledsoe, Gary L.; Congressional redistricting; Garcia, Domingo; Holder, Eric; League of United Latin American Citizens; Minority voters; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Patrick's fearful, broken worldview San Antonio Express News Brodesky, J. 09/26/2021 4 doc(s) Haiti; Minority voters; Patrick, Dan; Redistricting; Refugees and asylees
Taking advantage McAllen Monitor Editorial 09/21/2021 3 doc(s) Redistricting; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Redistricting to redraw political maps starts Monday. How does it work in Texas? Dallas Morning News Sparber, S. 09/19/2021 4 doc(s) Redistricting
Senate Democrats push for vote on national elections reform San Antonio Express News Wermund, B. 09/15/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Election administration; Turner, Chris; U.S. Senate
Third special session won't be a charm for Texas San Antonio Express News Editorial 09/09/2021 2 doc(s) Redistricting; Special session proclamations
San Antonio senator preemptively challenges GOP on redistricting San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 09/03/2021 4 doc(s) Census 2020; Eckhardt, Sarah; Golando, Martin; Gutierrez, Roland; Jefferson, Wallace B.; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Redistricting; Texas Constitution
Local officials voice support for Congress’s voting rights bill Laredo Morning Times Vela, J. 08/29/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) King, Tracy O.; Lewis, John; Raymond, Richard Peña; U.S. Congress; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965; Zaffirini, Judith
Texas Democrats cheer as U.S. House passes federal voting rights bill Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 08/25/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Crockett, Jasmine; Deshotel, Joe; Garcia, Sylvia; Lewis, John; Morales Shaw, Penny; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
House Democrats want voting overhaul before maps are redrawn Fort Worth Star-Telegram Macagnone, M. 08/18/2021 5 doc(s) Census 2020; Minority voters; Redistricting; U.S. Congress; Voting rights
U.S. Rep. Al Green speaks out after arrest Houston Chronicle Varma, J. 08/18/2021 2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) Green, Al; Reynolds, Ron; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Some U.S. House members praise Texas Democrats for ‘ingenuity and courage’ in voting rights fight Dallas Morning News Justin, R. 08/17/2021 2 doc(s) Garcia, Sylvia; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Martinez Fischer, Trey; U.S. Congress; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen. Ted Cruz blocks Texas Democrats' voting rights blitz during all-nighter in U.S. Senate San Antonio Express News Wermund, B. 08/12/2021 5 doc(s) Cruz, Ted; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Partisanship; Reynolds, Ron; Turner, Chris; U.S. Senate; Voting rights
Texas House speaker signs warrants to arrest 52 wayward Democrats Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 08/11/2021 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Arrest warrants; Bell, Cecil, Jr.; Goodwin, Vikki; House quorum; Larson, Lyle; Paddie, Chris; Paxton, Ken; Phelan, Dade; Rodriguez, Eddie; Rules of the Texas House of Representatives; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas; Urrutia, Brad; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Quorum-breaking Democrats contemplate strategy as Greg Abbott calls 2nd special session Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 08/07/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bowers, Rhetta Andrews; Collier, Nicole; Crockett, Jasmine; González, Jessica; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Johnson, Julie; Neave Criado, Victoria; Shaheen, Matt; Special session proclamations; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Turner, Chris; Voting rights; West, Royce; Whitmire, John
56 years later, Voting Rights Act is gutted San Antonio Express News Editorial 08/06/2021 2 doc(s) Johnson, Lyndon Baines; Racial discrimination; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Voting rights advocates wrap up four-day march Saturday with rally at Texas Capitol Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 07/31/2021 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s) Collier, Nicole; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Public demonstrations; Turner, Chris; Voting rights
Marching in Texas to save democracy Austin American Statesman Barber II, W. 07/27/2021 2 doc(s) Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas Dems ponder strategy Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 07/26/2021 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Cortez, Philip; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Leach, Jeff; Perry, Rick; Southeastern Conference; University athletics; University of Texas at Austin
Meeting renews hope for Dems Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 07/21/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Election administration; Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Howard, Donna; Israel, Celia; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Turner, Chris; Voting rights
Local representative speaks in-depth on Democrats' walkout Beaumont Enterprise Wallach, D. 07/21/2021 2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) Deshotel, Joe; Election administration; House quorum; Phelan, Dade; Voting rights
Texas Democrats may have infected Pelosi and White House aides, dimming prospects for Biden meeting Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 07/21/2021 3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s) Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; Immunizations; Medical screening; Minjarez, Ina; Ramos, Ana-Maria; Reynolds, Ron; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Turner, Chris; U.S. Capitol; Voting rights
Truant Dems urge Congress to help Austin American Statesman Recio, M. 07/19/2021 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s) Doggett, Lloyd; House quorum; Manchin, Joe; Raymond, Richard Peña; U.S. Senate; Voting rights
Losing battle? Texas Democrats hope quorum break is key moment in voting rights fight, 2022 election Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 07/18/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coleman, Garnet; Crockett, Jasmine; Election administration; Goldman, Craig; González, Jessica; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Lewis, John; Presidential Election 2020; Shaheen, Matt; Trump, Donald; Turner, Chris; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965; Whitmire, John
Texas Democrats raise the level of debate Lubbock Avalanche Journal Landry, D. 07/18/2021 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s) Braddock, Scott; House quorum; U.S. Senate; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas Dems’ quorum break inspires Senate allies on voting rights, but they’re helpless to act Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 07/17/2021 4 doc(s) Collier, Nicole; Cornyn, John; Cruz, Ted; Election administration; House quorum; U.S. Congress; U.S. Senate; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
No love lost between Cornyn, Cruz and the fugitive Texas Democrats Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 07/16/2021 2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) Cornyn, John; Cruz, Ted; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; Johnson, Ann; Turner, Chris; U.S. Senate
I helped end the poll tax with LBJ, don't go backwards on voting rights Houston Chronicle Barnes, B. 07/16/2021 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Barnes, Ben; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas faith leaders hold voting rights rally in Austin Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 07/16/2021 3 doc(s) Public demonstrations; Voting rights
Voting Rights Act on life support San Antonio Express News Editorial 07/07/2021 5 doc(s) Arizona; Election lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Supreme Court upholds Arizona ban on ballot collection as states race to pass voting restrictions Austin American Statesman Fritze, J. 07/02/2021 4 doc(s) Arizona; Biden, Joe; Election administration; Election lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Voting rights: Supreme Court upholds Arizona laws and weakens Sect. 2 race bias enforcement Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 07/02/2021 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Arizona; Biden, Joe; Election administration; Election lawsuits; Georgia; Harris, Kamala; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Congressional Democrats ask Department of Justice to probe Texas voting practices Houston Chronicle Harris, C. 07/02/2021 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Arizona; Castro, Joaquin; Cruz, Ted; Election administration; Election lawsuits; Garland, Merrick; Georgia; Justice, U.S. Department of; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Veasey, Marc; Voting rights
Democrats’ walkout exposed poison pills in GOP election bill Waco Tribune Herald Whitaker, B. 06/27/2021 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s) Cain, Briscoe; Clardy, Travis; Election administration; Hughes, Bryan; Johnson, Julie; Phelan, Dade; Turner, Chris; Voting rights; Whitmire, John; Zaffirini, Judith
AG Merrick Garland warns states like Texas that aim to restrict voting San Antonio Express News Wermund, B. 06/26/2021 3 doc(s) Election administration; Election lawsuits; Garland, Merrick; Georgia; Justice, U.S. Department of; Paxton, Ken; Voting rights
VP Harris hails Texas Dems who quashed elections bill as ‘courageous leaders and American patriots’ Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 06/17/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Alvarado, Carol; Harris, Kamala; Hinojosa, Gina; House quorum; Thompson, Senfronia; Voting rights
Garland will combat voter suppression Longview News-Journal McNeely, D. 06/17/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Civil Rights Act of 1964; Garland, Merrick; Harris, Kamala; Justice, U.S. Department of; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas Dems who quashed SB7 hailed as ‘inspiration’ in Congress as voting rights bills stall Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 06/16/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Alvarado, Carol; Collier, Nicole; Cornyn, John; Crockett, Jasmine; Democrats; Election administration; Hinojosa, Gina; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Pelosi, Nancy; Texas Democratic Party; Turner, Chris; U.S. Congress; U.S. Senate; Voting rights
Justice Department will review restrictive GOP voting laws Fort Worth Star-Telegram Cassidy, C. 06/12/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Election administration; Garland, Merrick; Justice, U.S. Department of; Voting rights
Texas Democrats who blocked ‘voter suppression’ bill to get White House meeting with VP Kamala Harris Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 06/11/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Alvarado, Carol; Anchía, Rafael; Biden, Joe; Collier, Nicole; González, Jessica; Harris, Kamala; Hinojosa, Gina; House quorum; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Powell, Beverly; Thompson, Senfronia; Turner, Chris; Voting rights; West, Royce
Democrats can't walk out forever. We need For The People Act to protect Texans' voting access Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/06/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Cain, Briscoe; Hughes, Bryan; Redistricting commissions; Voting rights; Zwiener, Erin
Biden, marking race massacre in Tulsa 100 years ago, denounces ‘un-American’ GOP bills to hamper Black voters in Texas and elsewhere Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 06/02/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Biden, Joe; Election administration; Voting rights
GOP’s voting curbs show long reach of 2013 Supreme Court ruling Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stohr, G. 05/11/2021 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Bettencourt, Paul; Election administration; Racial discrimination; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
GOP holds back state and itself on census San Antonio Express News Gershtenson, J. 05/01/2021 5 doc(s) Census 2020; Redistricting; Republican Party of Texas
The Big Lie - For 20 years, Republicans have groomed their voters to believe in fraud Houston Chronicle Editorial 04/20/2021 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s) Election fraud; Patrick, Dan; Republican Party of Texas; Republicans; Trump, Donald; Voting rights
It’s up to us to fight voter suppression efforts McAllen Monitor Glanton, D. 04/13/2021 3 doc(s) Black or African American voters; Hispanic or Latino voters; Minority voters; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Holder: GOP is waging “multi-pronged war on democracy” through voting restriction bills Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 04/06/2021 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Cain, Briscoe; Holder, Eric; Hughes, Bryan; Republicans; Voting rights
Congress must derail the GOP's state-level crusade against voting Houston Chronicle Editorial 03/22/2021 3 doc(s) Republicans; Voting rights
Trumpian true believers aim to limit the vote. The Senate has the remedy. Houston Chronicle Editorial 03/08/2021 5 doc(s) Election fraud; Trump, Donald; Voting rights
Supreme Court puts Arizona election rules under microscope in case with big implications for Texas Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 03/03/2021 3 doc(s) Arizona; Election administration; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Redistricting again? Yep. GOP gerrymandering again? Probably. Longview News-Journal McNeely, D. 02/04/2021 2 doc(s) Redistricting; Special session potential topics
It's soon time to gerrymander Texas, again Bryan Eagle McNeely, D. 02/02/2021 3 doc(s) Census 2020; McNeely, Dave; Redistricting
Gerrymandering alert! Hey Austin, why not let voters pick their candidates, not the other way around? Houston Chronicle Editorial 02/02/2021 5 doc(s) Redistricting; Voting rights
Our democracy requires a new Voting Rights Act Dallas Morning News Editorial 02/01/2021 2 doc(s) Federal Election Commission; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
The 2021 redistricting process will impact Texas politics for the next 10 years. Here’s how it’ll work. San Antonio Express News Khalifa, Y. 01/02/2021 4 doc(s) Redistricting; Voting rights
Analysis: When mapmaking Texas politicians are smiling and quiet, pay attention Wichita Falls Record News Ramsey, R. 12/17/2020 1 doc(s) Huffman, Joan; King, Phil; Redistricting
‘For all the marbles’: Political maps back on drawing board Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dent, M. 12/01/2020 5 doc(s) King, Phil; Perales, Nina; Redistricting; Turner, Chris
In Texas cases, Ginsburg was unyielding Austin American Statesman Price, A. 09/26/2020 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Abortion; Affirmative action; Capital punishment of mentally disabled inmates; Ginsburg, Ruth Bader; Supreme Court justices, U.S.; University of Texas at Austin
Voter suppression embedded in Con-stitution San Antonio Express News Ayala, E. 09/24/2020 2 doc(s) Conservatives (Politics); Minority voters; Voting rights
Protect democracy with Voting Rights Act, mail ballots San Antonio Express News Mayes, T. 07/03/2020 4 doc(s) Election administration; Voting by mail; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
It’s hardly surprising that Texas is in the midst of a political controversy over making it easier for Americans to vote — on the wrong side. Texarkana Gazette Leubsdorf, C. 05/29/2020 8 doc(s) Patrick, Dan; Trump, Donald; Voting by mail
Criticism of McLennan County vote centers neglects many variables, advantages Waco Tribune Herald Whitaker, B. 03/15/2020 2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) Countywide Polling Place Program; Election administration; Harris County; McLennan County; Polling places; Voting rights
Democrats sue to try to halt the end of straight-ticket voting in Texas’ general election Dallas Morning News Mendez, M. 03/06/2020 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Straight ticket voting; Voting rights
`No one should wait six hours to vote,' but in Texas, thousands did on Super Tuesday Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 03/05/2020 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Countywide Polling Place Program; Israel, Celia; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Polling places; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
In Texas and other states, voters face a variety of barriers Fort Worth Star-Telegram Mulvihill, G. 01/20/2020 2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) Hughes, Bryan; Polling places; Voter identification; Voting rights
It's going to be an interesting election year Bryan Eagle McNeely, D. 01/09/2020 3 doc(s) Democrats; Elections; Redistricting; Voting rights
Next redistricting cycle will illustrate the benefits of overhauling state’s mapmaking process Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 01/05/2020 1 doc(s) Congressional redistricting; Redistricting
When did voting rights become a partisan issue? Houston Chronicle Editorial 12/16/2019 2 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s) Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
House passes voting rights bill with Texas in its sights Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 12/07/2019 3 doc(s) Doggett, Lloyd; Fletcher, Lizzie Pannill; Minority voters; Olson, Pete; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen. Watson raises caution flag over Texas redistricting Longview News-Journal McNeely, D. 09/19/2019 4 doc(s) Alvarado, Carol; Blanco, César; Legislative turnover; Redistricting; Rodríguez, José; Watson, Kirk
Redistricting will shape Texas, so make your voice heard San Antonio Express News Burke, T. 09/15/2019 1 doc(s) House Committee on Redistricting; Redistricting
Closures of polling places in Texas seen as red flags Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 09/11/2019 2 doc(s) Countywide Polling Place Program; Minority voters; Polling places; Voting rights
Texas’ confusing voting laws shouldn’t land people in prison Houston Chronicle Chimene, G. 08/04/2019 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Election fraud; Ex-offenders; Provisional ballots; Voting rights
Despite its record, Texas gets a pass on political maps Longview News-Journal Ramsey, R. 07/30/2019 4 doc(s) Election laws; Racial discrimination; Redistricting; Redistricting lawsuits
Court says Texas doesn’t need federal supervision for 2021 redistricting Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 07/25/2019 4 doc(s) Redistricting; Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights
Mapping to go on without oversight Houston Chronicle Morris, A. 07/25/2019 4 doc(s) Minority voters; Racial discrimination; Redistricting lawsuits; Rodriguez, Xavier; Voting rights
Fights about voting trigger countless court cases in Texas. You should expect more. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Mitchell, M. 07/19/2019 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Citizenship; Election fraud; Redistricting; Voting rights
TWO VIEWS: Heads we win, tails you lose: The high court’s attack on voters Austin American Statesman Smith, G. 07/15/2019 4 doc(s) Minority voters; Racial discrimination; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
Supreme Court failure means it's up to Americans to address gerry-mandering abuse Waco Tribune Herald Waldman, M. 06/29/2019 3 doc(s) Redistricting; Redistricting commissions; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; U.S. Constitution
Committed to suppressing votes San Antonio Express News Kempe, J. 06/07/2019 1 doc(s) Voting rights
Beto O'Rourke pledges end to purges of voter rolls and voter ID laws, calls for term limits Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 06/06/2019 2 doc(s) O'Rourke, Beto; Presidential candidates; Term limits; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas not alone in challenges to voting Houston Chronicle Lambrecht, B. 05/31/2019 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Citizenship; Cloud, Michael; Congressional investigations; Early voting; Polling places; Roy, Chip; State comparisons; Voter identification; Voter registration; Voting rights; Whitley, David
Should Texas be under federal oversight to prevent discrimination of minority voters? Court to decide Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 05/03/2019 4 doc(s) Minority voters; Redistricting; Redistricting lawsuits; Texas House District 090; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Voting districts focus of new fight San Antonio Express News Contreras, G. 05/03/2019 2 doc(s) Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
At LBJ Race Summit, Texas voter probe cited as example of suppression Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 04/11/2019 5 doc(s) Citizenship; Secretary of State, Texas; Voter registration; Voting rights; Whitley, David
Drawing districts for the next decade Longview News-Journal McNeely, D. 04/04/2019 4 doc(s) Census 2020; Congressional redistricting; Redistricting; Voting rights
U.S. House launches inquiry of Texas' botched voter purge Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 03/29/2019 7 doc(s) Citizenship; Hispanic or Latino voters; Rodriguez, Eddie; Secretary of State, Texas; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter registration; Voting Rights Act of 1965; Whitley, David
Democrats to probe suspected voter suppression in Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram Drusch, A. 02/02/2019 2 doc(s) Election fraud; Veasey, Marc; Voting rights; Whitley, David
Two Views: O’Rourke was right to speak out on racism Austin American Statesman Smith, G. 10/15/2018 2 doc(s) Congressional campaigns; Criminal justice; Cruz, Ted; O'Rourke, Beto; Racial discrimination
Is the U.S. still suppressing black voters? Dallas Morning News Anderson, C. 10/14/2018 3 doc(s) Black or African American voters; Poll taxes; Racial discrimination; Voting rights
There is a clear, coordinated effort to undermine minority voting and representation San Antonio Express News Kauffman, A. 09/30/2018 5 doc(s) Minority voters
Trump fails to pursue actual voter rights violations Dallas Morning News Leubsdorf, C. 09/20/2018 2 doc(s) Justice, U.S. Department of; Voter identification; Voting rights
Plaintiffs ask for federal oversight Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 08/30/2018 4 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Redistricting lawsuits; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Voting rights
Republicans grapple with backlash against civil rights Dallas Morning News Leubsdorf, C. 06/29/2018 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Civil rights; Racial discrimination; Republican Party; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
Supreme Court tosses an electoral umbrella, leaving us all wet Houston Chronicle Johnson-Blanco, M. 06/27/2018 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Supreme Court says states can remove voters who skip elections, ignore warnings Austin American Statesman Wolf, R. 06/12/2018 6 doc(s) Election administration; Ohio; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter registration
Texas running out redistricting clock San Antonio Express News Editorial 04/30/2018 2 doc(s) Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Multiple voting rights lawsuits in Texas cast scrutiny on Gov. Greg Abbott Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ura, A. 01/22/2018 4 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Martin Luther King, Jr., Day; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Redistricting lawsuits; Voter identification; Voting rights
Why Texas isn't really a democracy Corpus Christi Caller Times Lluveras, L. 10/25/2017 4 TX bill(s) 8 doc(s) Congressional redistricting; Racial discrimination; Voter identification; Voting rights
Texas’ cost of defending discrimination is simply too much Austin American Statesman Nelson, J. 10/07/2017 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Discrimination; Redistricting lawsuits; Voter identification
We must protect our most prized democratic principle Houston Chronicle Jimenez, M. 09/21/2017 2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights
Department of Justice should stay focused on civil rights Austin American Statesman Jimenez, M. 09/20/2017 2 TX bill(s) 7 doc(s) Civil rights; Justice, U.S. Department of; Voter identification; Voting rights
Analysis: The Texas Legislature’s persistent discrimination Corpus Christi Caller Times Ramsey, R. 09/11/2017 7 doc(s) Minority voters; Racial discrimination; Redistricting lawsuits; Voter identification; Voting rights
Groundhog Day for Texas Republicans - reliving the same political disaster over and over. Houston Chronicle Editorial 08/27/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Racial discrimination; Redistricting lawsuits; Voter identification
At tail end of Texas redistricting trial, judges skeptical of state's defense Austin American Statesman Malewitz, J. 07/21/2017 5 doc(s) Darby, Drew; Minority voters; Redistricting lawsuits; Rodriguez, Xavier; Voting rights
Justice Department not the champion it was San Antonio Express News Editorial 07/14/2017 2 TX bill(s) 6 doc(s) Justice, U.S. Department of; Voter identification; Voting rights
Gerrymandering on trial in S.A. federal court San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 07/14/2017 4 doc(s) Briscoe, Dolph, Jr.; Congressional District 23; Gallego, Pete; Hurd, Will; Redistricting; Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights
Voting rights very much imperiled San Antonio Express News Editorial 05/28/2017 6 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
The means to an end? Dallas Morning News Leubsdorf, C. 05/25/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Election fraud; Voter identification
Voter ID bill helps, but might not please courts Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 05/25/2017 2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s) Voter identification
Texas House approves weakened version of voter ID law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 05/24/2017 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) King, Phil; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Voter identification
Abbott puts priority on voter identification Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 05/23/2017 3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Emergency legislation; Huffman, Joan; Hunter, Todd; Paxton, Ken; Voter identification; West, Royce
Does oversight of city election signal what’s ahead for Texas? Houston Chronicle Weber, P. 05/10/2017 4 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Municipal campaigns and elections; Pasadena, Texas; Phillips, Larry; Voting rights
Minority groups seek new voting maps before 2018 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 04/28/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Minority voters; Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights
State not on solid ground fighting feds about district map Galveston Daily News Editorial 04/24/2017 3 doc(s) Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights
Legal rulings could force Texas back into federal oversight Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 04/22/2017 5 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Phillips, Larry; Redistricting lawsuits; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Court: GOP remap cheated minorities Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 04/21/2017 3 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Johnson, Eric; Redistricting lawsuits; Turner, Chris; Voting rights
‘Our country has changed’ when it comes to race, but has Texas? Houston Chronicle Falkenberg, L. 04/16/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Race relations; Voter identification; Voting rights
Maybe feds need to supervise Texas elections Fort Worth Star-Telegram   04/13/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Congressional redistricting; Voter identification; Voting rights
Like the judge said, the state discriminated on purpose Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 04/12/2017 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights
Court: Law’s intent biased Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 04/11/2017 3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights
Texas intentionally discriminated with its 2011 voter ID law, judge rules again Fort Worth Star-Telegram Malewitz, J. 04/11/2017 3 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights
Ruling means unclear future for Nueces County's congressional district Corpus Christi Caller Times Crow, K. 03/19/2017 2 doc(s) Congressional redistricting; Hunter, Todd; Minority voters; Nueces County; Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights
A backstory on the Texas redistricting ruling San Antonio Express News Casey, R. 03/18/2017 2 doc(s) Congressional redistricting; Redistricting lawsuits; Rodriguez, Xavier; Voting rights
Crooked lines Houston Chronicle Editorial 03/15/2017 4 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s) Howard, Donna; Redistricting commissions; Redistricting lawsuits; West, Royce
Texas redistricting saga continues Bryan Eagle McNeely, D. 03/14/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Congressional redistricting; Redistricting lawsuits
Dems cheer map ruling Dallas Morning News Wire Reports 03/12/2017 3 doc(s) Congressional redistricting; Minority voters; Redistricting lawsuits
Federal judges find Texas racially gerrymandered congressional maps Fort Worth Star-Telegram Staff 03/12/2017 3 doc(s) Congressional redistricting; Minority voters; Redistricting lawsuits; Veasey, Marc
Ruling bolsters Democrats' redistricting fight Houston Chronicle Ward, M. 03/12/2017 3 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Congressional redistricting; Hurd, Will; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Redistricting lawsuits; Seliger, Kel; Voting rights
U.S. court voids 3 Texas congressional districts Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 03/11/2017 3 doc(s) Congressional redistricting; Minority voters; Redistricting lawsuits
Report: Texas congressional districts invalidated by U.S. court Dallas Morning News Staff 03/11/2017 3 doc(s) Congressional redistricting; Redistricting lawsuits
Specifics sought on voter ID spending Dallas Morning News Rauf, D. 03/08/2017 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Rodriguez, Justin; Voter education; Voter identification
Judge Still on Voter ID Case Dallas Morning News Editorial 03/05/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Voter identification
A troubling retreat on voter ID law San Antonio Express News Editorial 03/04/2017 4 doc(s) Voter identification
Justice Deparment withdraws from Texas voter ID lawsuit Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 02/28/2017 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Huffman, Joan; Voter identification
Is Trump clearing way for Texas voter ID law? San Angelo Standard Times Leubsdorf, C. 01/28/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification
Supreme Court declines to hear GOP appeal on Voter ID law Houston Chronicle Ward, M. 01/24/2017 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification
Court grants DOJ request to delay Texas Voter ID hearing Houston Chronicle Ward, M. 01/21/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Voter identification
Federal judge stands firm on Pasadena voting rights order Houston Chronicle Banks, G. 01/19/2017 3 doc(s) Hispanic or Latino voters; Municipal campaigns and elections; Pasadena, Texas; Single-member districts; Voting rights
Pasadena back under federal oversight through 2023 for Latino voting rights violations Houston Chronicle Zaveri, M. 01/17/2017 4 doc(s) Hispanic or Latino voters; Pasadena, Texas; Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights
Justice for Pasadena Houston Chronicle Editorial 01/13/2017 4 doc(s) Isbell, Johnny; Pasadena, Texas; Redistricting lawsuits
Federal ruling points to low levels of Latino representation in Texas Austin American Statesman Schwartz, J. 01/10/2017 4 doc(s) Hispanic or Latino politicians; Hispanic or Latino voters; Municipal government; Pasadena, Texas; Redistricting; Voting rights
Pasadena still roiled by racial politics Houston Chronicle Zaveri, M. 01/08/2017 2 doc(s) Hispanic or Latino voters; Isbell, Johnny; Municipal government; Pasadena, Texas; Redistricting; Voting rights
Pasadena deliberately diluted Hispanic vote, judge rules in voting rights case Houston Chronicle Zaveri, M. 01/07/2017 5 doc(s) Municipal government; Pasadena, Texas; Redistricting lawsuits
Redistricting, gridlock and rigged elections Longview News-Journal McNeely, D. 12/01/2016 1 doc(s) League of Women Voters; Obama, Barack; Redistricting; Voting rights
Democrats lament first election without federal oversight Fort Worth Star-Telegram Daugherty, A. 11/19/2016 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Veasey, Marc; Voter identification; Voting rights
Pasadena voting rights case opens in federal court Houston Chronicle Banks, G. 11/18/2016 3 doc(s) Hispanic or Latino voters; Municipal government; Pasadena, Texas; Racial discrimination; Voting rights
Report: Texas has closed most polling places since court ruling Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lutz, E. 11/05/2016 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Countywide Polling Place Program; Polling places; Voting rights
Voter ID: Early voting sails smoothly here, but not so much in several Texas locales Texarkana Gazette Editorial 11/02/2016 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Early voting; Voter identification
U.S. election observers will be scarce this year Austin American Statesman Pugh, T. 10/30/2016 3 doc(s) Voting rights
All-white Abilene school board considers new voting system to increase diversity Austin American Statesman Schwartz, J. 10/24/2016 1 doc(s) Abilene Independent School District; School boards; Single-member districts
TEXAS’ BOOMING LATINO POPULATION IS DEEPLY UNDERREPRESENTED IN LOCAL POLITICS Austin American Statesman Schwartz, J. 10/23/2016 4 doc(s) County government; Demographics; Hispanic or Latino politicians; Hispanics or Latinos; Municipal government; Voting rights; West Texas
Texas history rich — poorer, actually — with voter discrimination San Antonio Express News Pimentel, O. 10/16/2016 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Voting rights
Halt texas’ pattern of voter discrimination San Antonio Express News Kauffman, A. 10/09/2016 6 doc(s) Kauffman, Albert H. 'Al'; Minority voters; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Voter ID rejection good for Texas El Paso Times Gutierrez, A. 10/02/2016 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Voter identification
El Pasoan takes reins of Common Cause Texas El Paso Times Schladen, M. 09/28/2016 4 TX bill(s) 7 doc(s) Common Cause; Gutierrez, Anthony
Texas Appeals Voter ID Rulings to U.S. Supreme Court Fort Worth Star-Telegram Malewitz, J. 09/24/2016 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Voter identification
The intent clear on voter ID laws — suppression San Antonio Express News Robinson, E. 09/11/2016 4 doc(s) Minority voters; North Carolina; Voter identification; Voting rights
Ruling clears path for fall trial in Pasadena voting-rights case Houston Chronicle Zaveri, M. 08/25/2016 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Pasadena, Texas; Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights
Texas voters without photo ID can cast ballots, judge rules Corpus Christi Caller Times Torralva, K. 08/11/2016 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Voter identification
Judge OKs affidavit process to get around Texas' voter ID law in November Houston Chronicle Rauf, D. 08/11/2016 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
We should be expanding voting, not suppressing it Fort Worth Star-Telegram Harrington, J. 08/07/2016 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights
Texas voters take hit while judges ponder election laws Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ramsey, R. 08/04/2016 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights
Voting wrongs Houston Chronicle Editorial 08/04/2016 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights
Expand voting; don’t suppress it McAllen Monitor Harrington, J. 07/26/2016 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights
Voter ID decision just one more gut punch for Republicans this week Dallas Morning News Parker, R. 07/23/2016 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights
Ruling finds Texas’ voter ID law biased Dallas Morning News Lovegrove, J. 07/21/2016 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) 5th Court of Appeals, Texas; Voter identification; Voting rights
U.S. Supreme Court messes with Texas Republican leaders San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 07/03/2016 7 doc(s) Abortion; Affirmative action; Deportation; Farrar, Jessica; Menéndez, José; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Despite abortion ruling, damage already done, supporters say Houston Chronicle Cervantes, B. 06/29/2016 2 TX bill(s) 8 doc(s) Abortion clinics; Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification
Voter ID laws work to cut voter fraud Tyler Morning Telegraph Editorial 05/29/2016 2 doc(s) Election fraud; Voter identification
Voter ID law undercuts LBJ’s victory Dallas Morning News Leubsdorf, C. 05/26/2016 1 TX bill 11 doc(s) Johnson, Lyndon Baines; Voter identification; Voting rights
Kill the Texas voter ID law and start over Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 05/26/2016 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Minority voters; Voter identification
Veasey, allies in House launch new Voting Rights Caucus Fort Worth Star-Telegram Recio, M. 05/25/2016 2 doc(s) Veasey, Marc; Voter identification; Voting rights
Judges seek way to protect Texas minorities under ID law Houston Chronicle Barnes, R. 05/25/2016 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Minority voters; Voter identification
Veasey to announce that he’s forming Voting Rights Caucus Fort Worth Star-Telegram Recio, M. 05/24/2016 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Congressional caucuses; Veasey, Marc; Voter identification; Voting rights
Texas voter ID law back in court San Antonio Express News Cervantes, B. 05/24/2016 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Voter identification
Expanding the right to vote (in Virginia, and everywhere else) Dallas Morning News Editorial 05/01/2016 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Ex-offenders; Voting rights
Voter suppression is recipe for income inequality Austin American Statesman Smith, G. 04/11/2016 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Economic distribution; Voter identification; Voting rights
Justices side with voting standard favored by the Founders Austin American Statesman Editorial 04/06/2016 5 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
Exercise your right Houston Chronicle Editorial 04/03/2016 3 doc(s) Voter turnout; Voting rights
Federal appeals court to hear Texas voter ID case Austin American Statesman Eaton, T. 03/11/2016 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Voter identification
On Super Tuesday, many voters face new ID rules Fort Worth Star-Telegram Horwitz, S. 03/01/2016 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Voter identification
SCOTUS: Texas on the hook for $1.1M in legal fees to Davis, et al Houston Chronicle Rauf, D. 01/29/2016 7 doc(s) Davis, Wendy; Legal fees; Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Veasey, Marc
Law of 1975 empowered today’s Latino voters San Antonio Express News Huddleston, S. 12/25/2015 5 doc(s) Hispanic or Latino voters; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas case challenges standard basic to representative democracy Austin American Statesman Editorial 12/15/2015 4 doc(s) Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
Two Texas cases in Supreme Court with big implications Dallas Morning News Leubsdorf, C. 12/11/2015 1 TX bill 9 doc(s) Hispanic or Latino voters; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Admissions, voting cases at Supreme Court engineered by UT alumnus Austin American Statesman Haurwitz, R. 12/06/2015 4 doc(s) Blum, Edward; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin
Case could decrease Texas Latinos’ voting power San Antonio Express News A.P. Wire 12/05/2015 3 doc(s) Congressional redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
A lawsuit that chips aways at representation rights San Antonio Express News Flores, H. 11/22/2015 6 doc(s) Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
Paxton continues Abbott’s crusade against the Obama administration San Antonio Express News McGaughy, L. 11/21/2015 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Federal government; Lawsuits; Paxton, Ken
Latinos must be resourceful as threats to Voting Rights Act linger Rio Grande Guardian Rivas-Rodriguez, M. 11/03/2015 3 doc(s) Hispanic or Latino voters; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Latino voting rights threatened Houston Chronicle Rivas-Rodriguez, M. 11/01/2015 3 doc(s) Hispanics or Latinos; Minorities; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Berman: How LBJ’s crowning legislation on voting rights is being gutted Austin American Statesman Ed. 10/16/2015 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Johnson, Lyndon Baines; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Will the Voting Rights Act survive? San Antonio Express News Brischetto, R. 09/21/2015 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Minority voters; Voting Rights Act of 1965
How to increase voting in Texas San Antonio Express News Camarillo, L. 09/20/2015 3 doc(s) Voter registration; Voter turnout
Taxpayer tab for changes to voting laws tops $8 million San Antonio Express News Rauf, D. 09/16/2015 3 TX bill(s) 6 doc(s) Legal fees; Redistricting lawsuits; Voter identification
Defending indefensible isn’t cheap San Antonio Express News Editorial 08/25/2015 3 doc(s) Legal fees; Redistricting lawsuits
All votes matter Austin American Statesman Dionne Jr., E. 08/21/2015 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Early voting; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Don’t go making judges mad Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 08/20/2015 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Legal fees; Redistricting lawsuits
Texas again ordered to pay lawyers’ fees in redistricting case Austin American Statesman Eaton, T. 08/19/2015 4 doc(s) Legal fees; Redistricting lawsuits
Texas voter ID law unnecessary, discriminatory Longview News-Journal McNeely, D. 08/13/2015 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Election fraud; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Voter identification; Voting rights
Texas voter ID law gets hit again Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 08/10/2015 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Voter identification
Our plan to repair voting rights Dallas Morning News Young, A. 08/10/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Voter registration; Voting rights
Voter ID law not discriminatory, Sen. Troy Fraser says, disagreeing with court Abilene Reporter-News Bethel, B. 08/07/2015 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Fraser, Troy; Voter identification
A half-century after Voting Rights Act, black religious leaders say suppression is rampant Dallas Morning News Eliseev, D. 08/07/2015 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Voting rights
On 50th anniversary, fix the Voting Rights Act Austin American Statesman Lafair, R. 08/06/2015 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Minority voters; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas voter ID law discriminates against minorities, 5th Circuit panel rules Dallas Morning News Staff 08/06/2015 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Ellis, Rodney; Patrick, Dan; Voter identification
Voting Rights Act in danger, say MLK III and Andrew Young Dallas Morning News Court, E. 08/06/2015 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights
How Latest Federal Court Ruling Affects Texas Voter ID Law Dallas Morning News Weissert, W. 08/06/2015 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Voter identification
Congress fails to deliver vital fix as Voting Rights Act turns 50 Dallas Morning News Editorial 08/06/2015 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Voting Rights Act of 1965
Fifty years later, Pasadena case emblematic of modern voting rights fights Houston Chronicle Zaveri, M. 08/06/2015 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Minority voters; Municipal government; Pasadena, Texas; Racial discrimination; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Court says Texas voter ID violates Voting Rights Act Houston Chronicle Rauf, D. 08/06/2015 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Minority voters; Voter identification; Voting rights
Voting Rights Act, 50 years old today San Antonio Express News Editorial 08/06/2015 3 TX bill(s) 6 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Fight for voting rights continues 50 years after LBJ signed act Austin American Statesman Editorial 08/02/2015 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
New housing rules are far from social engineering Dallas Morning News Bouie, J. 07/28/2015 3 doc(s) Affordable housing; Segregation
Two Supreme Court rulings: Fair housing wins; cleaner air loses Austin American Statesman Editorial 07/03/2015 9 doc(s) Affordable housing; Environmental Protection Agency, U.S.; Industrial air pollution; Mercury; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Voting is a right Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/10/2015 4 doc(s) Clinton, Hillary Rodham; Presidential candidates; Voter registration; Voting rights
Republicans: Hillary Clinton's attacks on voter registration laws 'ridiculous' Dallas Morning News Lee, K. 06/08/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Clinton, Hillary Rodham; Presidential candidates; Voting rights
Fort Worth woman admits guilt in voter fraud case as national debate continues Fort Worth Star-Telegram Mitchell, M. 06/08/2015 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Election fraud; Voter identification
Clinton: GOP trying to make it difficult for people to vote Dallas Morning News Thomas, K. 06/05/2015 3 doc(s) Clinton, Hillary Rodham; Presidential candidates; Voter identification; Voting rights
Clinton accuses GOP of blocking young, elderly, minorities from voting Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kumar, A. 06/05/2015 2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s) Clinton, Hillary Rodham; Presidential candidates; Voting rights
Clinton blasts ID laws, calls for automatic voter registration Houston Chronicle Elliott, R. 06/05/2015 3 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) Clinton, Hillary Rodham; Presidential candidates; Voter identification; Voting rights
Gerrymandering is a Texas tradition whose time has come and gone San Antonio Express News Li, M. 11/23/2014 3 doc(s) Redistricting lawsuits
What’s ahead in Texas voter ID battle Austin American Statesman Eaton, T. 11/03/2014 1 TX bill 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Odious voter ID law is disgrace for Texas, U.S. Supreme Court Austin American Statesman Cohen, A. 10/25/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Dissect Abbott’s claim that he is representing 'the state’ San Antonio Express News Pimentel, O. 10/19/2014 2 TX bill(s) 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Attorney General of Texas; Gubernatorial campaigns; Same-sex marriage; Voter identification
Voters prepare for crowded Nov. 4 election with uncertainty Lubbock Avalanche Journal Rangel, E. 10/13/2014 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Straight ticket voting; Voter education
U.S. judge strikes down Texas voter ID law Corpus Christi Caller Times Woolbright, M. 10/10/2014 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Voter identification
PolitiFact: Texas GOP platform calls for repeal of Voting Rights Act Austin American Statesman Selby, W. 09/27/2014 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Davis, Wendy; Gubernatorial campaigns; Political fact-checking; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Voter ID trial concludes in Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Caller Times Woolbright, M. 09/23/2014 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Minority voters; Voter identification; Voting rights
Fate of Texas' tough voter ID law in judge's hands Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 09/23/2014 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Voter identification
Voter ID law robs poor of the ballot Austin American Statesman Stanford, J. 09/22/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Election fraud; Patrick, Dan; Voter identification
Voter ID finishes Corpus Christi stage today Corpus Christi Caller Times Woolbright, M. 09/22/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Voter identification
On voter ID, same tired arguments San Antonio Express News Editorial 09/15/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights
Abbott defends Texas voter ID law Houston Chronicle Hassan, A. 09/12/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Voter identification
Voter fraud? What fraud? Houston Chronicle Editorial 09/04/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Election fraud; Voter identification; Voting rights
Justice Department: Texas voter ID discriminatory Dallas Morning News Weber, P. 09/03/2014 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Voter identification
Texas voter ID case to begin in Corpus Christi Austin American Statesman Eaton, T. 09/02/2014 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Voter identification
Voter ID law headed for trial in Corpus Christi San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 09/02/2014 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights
Voter ID fight heads back to court Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 09/01/2014 1 TX bill 9 doc(s) Flynn, Dan; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Voter identification; Voting rights
Future of minority voting after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act to be determined in Texas voter ID trial Dallas Morning News Weber, P. 08/31/2014 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights
Is Abbott fighting fraud or hurting the right to vote? Dallas Morning News Drew, J. 08/31/2014 2 TX bill(s) 10 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Election fraud; Voter identification; Voting rights
Closing arguments heard in redistricting case San Antonio Express News Hicks, N. 08/27/2014 2 doc(s) Redistricting lawsuits
Latest round of redistricting hearings could have broad implications Austin American Statesman Eaton, T. 08/11/2014 3 doc(s) Martinez Fischer, Trey; Redistricting lawsuits
Texas accused of purposely excluding minorities in redistricting Dallas Morning News Weissert, W. 07/15/2014 5 doc(s) Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights
Feds taking 'prime role' in Texas voting maps case Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 07/14/2014 4 doc(s) Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights
Don’t make it harder for college students to vote Dallas Morning News Editorial 07/11/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) North Carolina; University students; Voter identification; Voting rights; Young voters
Action on voting rights not coming in Congress Fort Worth Star-Telegram Norman, M. 07/04/2014 7 doc(s) Voting Rights Act of 1965
States must be held accountable for how they treat voters Houston Chronicle Haygood, R. 06/26/2014 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Longview NAACP chapter joins call for voting act amendment Longview News-Journal Evans, G. 06/26/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Cornyn, John; Gohmert, Louie; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas must pay legal fees in redistricting case, judge rules Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 06/19/2014 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Attorney General of Texas; Davis, Wendy; Legal fees; Redistricting lawsuits
Latino groups aim to restore voter protections Dallas Morning News Kamisar, B. 06/13/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Hispanic or Latino voters; Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; Voting rights
Latino groups push for update to Voting Rights Act Fort Worth Star-Telegram Bergengruen, V. 06/13/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Hispanic or Latino voters; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Efforts to revive Voting Rights Act provision stall in Congress Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kamisar, B. 05/08/2014 6 doc(s) Jasper, Texas; Redistricting; Voting rights
Obama: Right to vote under threat in the US Austin American Statesman Kuhnhenn, J. 04/12/2014 4 doc(s) Obama, Barack; Voter identification; Voting rights
Bill Clinton praises LBJ, but says Civil Rights Act is being undermined Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 04/10/2014 3 doc(s) Clinton, William Jefferson 'Bill'; Voter identification; Voting rights
Clinton attacks efforts to restrict voting rights across U.S. Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 04/10/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Clinton, William Jefferson 'Bill'; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Clinton: New voter restrictions are a step back Fort Worth Star-Telegram Vertuno, J. 04/10/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Clinton, William Jefferson 'Bill'; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Bill Clinton says Texas Voter ID laws among initiatives to roll back rights San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 04/10/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Clinton, William Jefferson 'Bill'; Voter identification; Voting rights
A needed fix to the Voting Rights Act San Antonio Express News Editorial 01/26/2014 3 doc(s) Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Cornyn opposes bipartisan plan to revive Voting Rights Act Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 01/22/2014 3 doc(s) Cornyn, John; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Bipartisan effort results in amendment to Voting Rights Act Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 01/22/2014 3 doc(s) Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Voting rights bill would again force Texas to get federal approval for election changes Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 01/17/2014 3 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas may again face voting-act restriction Fort Worth Star-Telegram Douglas, W. 01/17/2014 4 doc(s) Martinez Fischer, Trey; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Southern states are moving to tighten voting rules Dallas Morning News Mishak, M. 09/29/2013 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Election administration; Voting rights
Voting rights groups raise red flag San Antonio Express News Tolson, M. 09/09/2013 2 doc(s) Minority voters; Municipal government; Voting rights
Texas-size Voting Wrongs Rio Grande Guardian Lopez, J. 08/27/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Hispanics or Latinos; Minority voters; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
States, Justice Department girding for battle over voting laws Fort Worth Star-Telegram Doyle, M. 08/25/2013 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Holder, Eric; States' rights; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Vote plan gets harder to fight San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 08/24/2013 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Darby, Drew; Redistricting lawsuits; Voter identification; Voting rights
Supreme Court decision prompts Houston area redistricting fights Houston Chronicle Horswell, C. 08/23/2013 1 doc(s) County government; Municipal government; Nixon, Joe; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
Dallas County taxpayers will fund both sides of voter ID fight Dallas Morning News Formby, B. 08/21/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Dallas County; Voter identification; Voting rights
In the courts: Redistricting set, but legal debate isn't El Paso Times Ramsey, R. 08/19/2013 3 doc(s) Redistricting lawsuits
Plans to redistrict Pasadena City Council Houston Chronicle Editorial 08/16/2013 1 doc(s) Isbell, Johnny; Pasadena, Texas; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
New maps aren't the remedy; preclearance is San Antonio Express News Pimentel, O. 08/16/2013 4 doc(s) Redistricting lawsuits; Voter identification; Voting rights
Voter ID protects voter equality Austin American Statesman Cornyn, J. 08/09/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Cornyn, John; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
US moves to reassert authority on voting rights Fort Worth Star-Telegram Grovum, J. 08/05/2013 3 doc(s) Holder, Eric; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas will be a Voting Rights Act test case Abilene Reporter-News McNeely, D. 08/01/2013 4 doc(s) Holder, Eric; Johnson, Eric; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
50 years after March on Washington, voting rights not secure for all Fort Worth Star-Telegram Sanders, B. 07/31/2013 3 doc(s) Civil rights; King, Martin Luther, Jr.; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
Obama puts Texas elections under his thumb Fort Worth Star-Telegram Abbott, G. 07/31/2013 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Aliseda, Jose; Garza, John V.; Peña, Aaron; Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Torres, Raul; Voter identification; Voting rights
Texas Dem attends voting meeting at White House Austin American Statesman Tomlinson, C. 07/30/2013 3 doc(s) Justice, U.S. Department of; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
Obama pledges to keep up fight on voting rights, including in Texas Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 07/30/2013 3 doc(s) Justice, U.S. Department of; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
Obama vows to protect voting rights San Antonio Express News Martin, G. 07/30/2013 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Holder, Eric; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
We commend Holder for aggressively protecting voter rights Dallas Morning News Editorial 07/28/2013 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Holder, Eric; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
Southern states gird for new fight on voter laws Dallas Morning News Biedrzycki, C. 07/27/2013 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Martinez Fischer, Trey; Redistricting; Voting rights
Ginsburg says push for voter ID laws predictable Fort Worth Star-Telegram Sherman, M. 07/27/2013 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Ginsburg, Ruth Bader; Holder, Eric; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas needs this federal intervention San Antonio Express News Editorial 07/27/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Holder, Eric; Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Holder moves to subject Texas election law changes to federal review Austin American Statesman Eaton, T. 07/26/2013 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Holder, Eric; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Expert answers questions about Holder’s legal action in Texas Austin American Statesman Eaton, T. 07/26/2013 4 doc(s) Holder, Eric; Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Attorney general plans to seek federal oversight of Texas election laws Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 07/26/2013 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Holder, Eric; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Holder decision discriminates against Texas Dallas Morning News Branch, D. 07/26/2013 2 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Holder, Eric; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Add these updates to Voting Rights Act to make it fairer for all Dallas Morning News Ornstein, N. 07/26/2013 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voter registration; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Holder lights a fire under Texas’ long-running voting rights case Fort Worth Star-Telegram Norman, M. 07/26/2013 5 doc(s) Holder, Eric; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Turner, Chris; Voter identification; Voting rights
Abbott vs. Holder Houston Chronicle Editorial 07/26/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Holder, Eric; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Holder: Texas maps should still be subject to pre-clearance Rio Grande Guardian Staff 07/26/2013 6 doc(s) Holder, Eric; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Reaction to Holder's VRA move split along ethnic lines Rio Grande Guardian Torres, E. 07/26/2013 3 doc(s) Castro, Joaquin; Cornyn, John; Cruz, Ted; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Rodríguez, José; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
Holder takes aim at Texas in challenge to voting rights case San Antonio Express News Martin, G. 07/26/2013 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Holder, Eric; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
End run Texarkana Gazette Editorial 07/26/2013 4 doc(s) Holder, Eric; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Local party leaders react to impending court action on voting Valley Morning Star Perez-Trevino, E. 07/26/2013 2 doc(s) Election administration; Holder, Eric; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
Court's decision weakens protection against discrimination Houston Chronicle Schwartz, L. 07/19/2013 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Davis, Wendy; Hispanic or Latino voters; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
An unseemly rush to voter suppression San Antonio Express News Editorial 07/08/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Voter identification; Voting rights
Vote ruling likely will haunt Greg Abbott San Antonio Express News Brischetto, R. 07/08/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
What’s next after tossing of key Voting Rights Act provision? Dallas Morning News Fishkin, J. 07/07/2013 3 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Outreach group eyes voter ID after Supreme Court ruling McAllen Monitor Janes, J. 07/07/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Canales, Terry; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Veasey, Marc; Voter identification; Voting rights
Texas' redistricting fight is far from over Lubbock Avalanche Journal Rangel, E. 07/06/2013 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Duncan, Robert; Redistricting lawsuits; Seliger, Kel; Veasey, Marc; Voter identification
Supreme Court rulings reflect changes in race but stop short of saying racial discord solved Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 07/05/2013 3 doc(s) Affirmative action; Racial discrimination; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University of Texas at Austin; Voting rights
Texas redistricting fight terribly tangled again Fort Worth Star-Telegram Norman, M. 07/05/2013 3 doc(s) Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
GOP has tough choices on Voting Rights Act Houston Chronicle Barrow, B. 07/05/2013 2 doc(s) Minority voters; Republicans; Supreme Court, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Challenges to state's maps remain alive San Antonio Express News Editorial 07/05/2013 5 doc(s) Racial discrimination; Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Should sound reasoning of voting rights update be applied to issue of life Abilene Reporter-News Thomas, C. 07/03/2013 3 doc(s) Abortion; Racial discrimination; Roe v. Wade; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Gutting of Voting Rights Act should be call to citizen vigilance in Texas Waco Tribune Herald Harrington, J. 07/03/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Civil rights groups step in to ensure voting protections Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 07/02/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Johnson, Luci Baines; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Voting Rights Act ruling removes needed protection Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 07/02/2013 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Veasey goes after voter ID Dallas Morning News Editorial 07/02/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Veasey, Marc; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Key issues spur Texans to cry out for justice El Paso Times Rodriguez, J. 07/02/2013 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Rodríguez, José; Same-sex marriage; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Women's health
Lawmakers should update yesterday’s laws to serve today’s country Midland Reporter Telegram Editorial 07/02/2013 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Judges refuse to kill 2011 redistricting case San Antonio Express News Gonzalez, J. 07/02/2013 4 doc(s) Redistricting lawsuits
Impact of voting-rights ruling is swift San Antonio Express News MacCormack, J. 07/02/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Hispanic or Latino voters; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Voting Rights decision ripples across Texas Houston Chronicle Rice, H. 07/01/2013 2 doc(s) Municipal government; North Forest Independent School District; School districts; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
El Paso redistricting battles may be part of state voting-rights suit El Paso Times Schladen, M. 06/30/2013 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Darby, Drew; Davis, Yvonne; Hispanic or Latino voters; Márquez, Marisa; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Moody, Joe; Redistricting; Redistricting lawsuits; Texas House District 077; Texas House District 078; Turner, Chris; Voting rights
More voter ID, redistricting fights? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 06/30/2013 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Voter ID law protects results Amarillo Globe-News Editorial 06/28/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Voter identification
Texas acts on voting decisions Dallas Morning News Staff 06/28/2013 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Supreme Court’s voting rights decision harms minorities Fort Worth Star-Telegram Johnson, E. 06/28/2013 2 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Lubbock party leaders respond to photo ID requirement Lubbock Avalanche Journal Young, A. 06/28/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Lubbock County; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights
Voter laws, redistricting may not be set in stone San Antonio Express News Ferris, S. 06/28/2013 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Redistricting lawsuits; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Veasey, Marc; Voter identification; Voting rights
Congressman, others file suit against state voter ID law Austin American Statesman Eaton, T. 06/27/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Minority voters; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Veasey, Marc; Voter identification; Voting rights
Southern states promise quick action on election laws after Supreme Court ruling Dallas Morning News Barrow, B. 06/27/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Racial discrimination; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Roberts court’s idea of racial progress comes at huge cost in Texas Dallas Morning News Leubsdorf, C. 06/27/2013 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
U.S. Rep. Veasey files a lawsuit to stop Texas’ voter ID law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Staff 06/27/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Veasey, Marc; Voter identification; Voting rights
Longview DPS office begins issuing voter ID cards Longview News-Journal Evans, G. 06/27/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Voter identification
Officials work to get voter ID law going San Antonio Express News Gonzalez, J. 06/27/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Minority voters; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Veasey, Marc; Voter identification; Voting rights
City officials prepare to educate public on voter ID law Tyler Morning Telegraph Russell, A. 06/27/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Election administration; Voter identification
Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act challenges both Congress, state leadership Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 06/27/2013 3 doc(s) Minority voters; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Ruling likely ends state redistricting battles Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 06/26/2013 3 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) Racial discrimination; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Supreme Court ruling has immediate effects in Texas Austin American Statesman Eaton, T. 06/26/2013 4 TX bill(s) 6 doc(s) Martinez Fischer, Trey; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Supreme Court strikes against voting rights Austin American Statesman Editorial 06/26/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Supreme Court strikes down key section of Voting Rights Act in decision with huge Texas impact Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 06/26/2013 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Minority voters; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
A look at Voting Rights Act history: Has its success rendered it outdated 48 years later? Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 06/26/2013 2 doc(s) Civil rights; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act could renew battle over Texas redistricting Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 06/26/2013 3 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s) Minority voters; Redistricting; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Villalba, Jason; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Court makes right move on Voting Rights Act, with caveats Dallas Morning News Editorial 06/26/2013 2 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas to immediately enforce Voter ID bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram Recio, M. 06/26/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Castro, Joaquin; Cruz, Ted; Gallego, Pete; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Veasey, Marc; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
After Supreme Court ruling on voting rights, now it’s Congress’ turn Fort Worth Star-Telegram Doyle, M. 06/26/2013 2 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Voter ID slips in behind Supreme Court Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 06/26/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Act for voting rights Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/26/2013 2 doc(s) Minority voters; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights
Court ruling clears way for Texas voting laws; reaction among area political leaders mixed Longview News-Journal Staff 06/26/2013 4 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) Ellis, Rodney; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
DPS to offer free voter ID cards McAllen Monitor Aguilar, J. 06/26/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Voter identification
Updated: Voting rights decision surprises local leaders Midland Reporter Telegram Gleason, R. 06/26/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas free to self-govern elections San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 06/26/2013 4 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) Martinez Fischer, Trey; Seliger, Kel; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Abbott moves to implement Voter ID law San Antonio Express News Martin, G. 06/26/2013 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Castro, Joaquin; Cruz, Ted; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Supreme Court stages states' rights renaissance San Antonio Express News Dunham, R. 06/26/2013 3 doc(s) Affirmative action; States' rights; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; University admissions; University of Texas at Austin; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
S.A. civil-rights attorney stunned by court decision San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 06/26/2013 2 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Court ruling sets back voter rights San Antonio Express News Editorial 06/26/2013 3 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Outdated Formula Texarkana Gazette Editorial 06/26/2013 2 doc(s) Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
Texas GOP lawmakers praise Supreme Court voting rights ruling Tyler Morning Telegraph Worchel, D. 06/26/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Eltife, Kevin; Minority voters; Schaefer, Matt; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965