
Like other proposals under consideration at the Texas Capitol, many of the restrictions in Senate Bill 7 would target initiatives championed in Harris County to make it easier for more voters to participate in elections. Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune
Texas Senate advances bill limiting how and when voters can cast ballots, receive mail-in voting applications
Senate Republicans cleared the way Thursday for new, sweeping restrictions to voting in Texas that take particular aim at forbidding local efforts meant to widen access.