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Texas’ mail ballot ID requirements restored by federal appeals court
Mail-in voting in Texas just got tougher again.
For Lubbock voters, the reinstated ID requirements for mail ballots apply to upcoming elections. Residents needing help at precincts, from Tech Terrace to Guadalupe, are also particularly affected by the restored assistance rules.
Common questions
What changed with Texas mail-in voting rules?
- A federal appeals court has reinstated Texas' mail ballot ID requirements and other voting rules from a 2021 state law. These rules, previously struck down, make mail-in voting tougher and affect voter assistance at polling places statewide.
How do these reinstated rules affect Lubbock voters?
- For Lubbock voters, the restored ID requirements apply to mail ballots in all upcoming elections. Residents across Lubbock, from Tech Terrace to Guadalupe, who need assistance at their polling precincts will also be particularly affected by these changes.
What is Senate Bill 1?
- Senate Bill 1 is a 2021 state election law that significantly changed how Texans cast mail ballots and receive assistance at polling places. This controversial law's provisions, including ID requirements, were recently reinstated by a federal appeals court.
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