Two years after Texas’ voting rights showdown gripped the nation, lawmakers again push dozens of elections bills

State Rep. Jessica González, D-Dallas, speaks at a press conference at Mt. Zion Baptist Church near the Texas Capitol in Austin on May 30, 2021, after Democrats broke quorum in opposition to Senate Bill 7. (Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune)

Less than two years after Texas Democrats staged a dramatic showdown to forestall sweeping changes to voting laws, the Legislature is poised to once again revisit how Texas runs elections.

Entering the 2023 legislative session in January, more than 75 bills related to elections or voting had already been prefiled. Both major political parties have drafted bills. Democrats aim to expand voting access. Republicans are focused on enhancing election security.