AUSTIN, Texas — Elections have remained a hot button issue among Democrats and Republicans amid continued concerns about election security stoked by a rise in misinformation and disinformation that arose with the election of former President Donald Trump in 2016.
Election security became a flashpoint during the 2021 Texas legislative session. Democrats forced a shutdown of business in the House over the issue when dozens of representatives fled the state. They ultimately returned, allowing passage of an omnibus election bill, Senate Bill 1, during a special session.
Fights over election law have yet to catch fire in this year’s session, but both parties have filed numerous bills that will drive the debate over the next several months. Here are some:
