Texas is finally making voting easier for people with disabilities, including a new option to vote by mail | Natalia Contreras/Votebeat Texas
Texas lawmakers have passed a set of voting laws with bipartisan support aimed at improving ballot access for individuals with disabilities. The legislation includes measures to allow voters who need assistance to cast their mail-in ballots privately and securely using an electronic system, as well as providing in-person voting accommodations such as skipping lines and designating curbside parking spaces for disabled voters. The bills, now awaiting Governor Greg Abbott’s decision, represent a significant victory for disability rights advocates who have long called for voting access improvements. The success of these bills stands in contrast to other restrictive voting laws pushed by Republican lawmakers in the state. Read Article