Texas Republicans Back Off Changes To Sunday Voting During Upcoming Special Session

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

July 7, 2021

Texas Republicans are backing off two contentious voting measures ahead of a second attempt to pass new election laws, after Democrats temporarily thwarted a restrictive bill in May by staging a dramatic walkout from the state Capitol.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Tuesday, July 6 that a special session starting this week will not change polling hours on Sunday — when many Black churchgoers cast their ballot — or wording that would have made it easier for judges to overturn an election.

“Neither will be in Special Election bill,” Patrick tweeted.

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