Our own @jcslattery is finally getting to testify on all the voting bills in this hearing! You can watch along with us here: tlcsenate.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.ph… #txlege #TXDeservesBetter
James pointing out how the grand majority of these bills, including #SB7, #SB1114, and #SB1235, would make voting harder for people of color, people with disabilities, and elderly voters. #TXDeservesBetter 
James correctly points out that this hearing, like the House Elections Committee, has seen Black legislators disrespected by white legislators, and that the rules around invited testimony vs public testimony have primarily benefitted white voices over those of Texans of color.
“Unsurprisingly, #SB7 would have a discriminatory impact on historically marginalized groups. Limiting voting hours and flexibility in polling locations would disproportionately harm communities of color, who tend to have less flexible work schedules.” - @jcslattery
"Currently, there is to no effective method for verifying a person’s citizenship status. Passing #SB1114 and #SB1235 would repeat the 2019 [voter purge] debacle as a clear act of intentional discrimination. We *know* it's discriminatory." #TXDeservesBetter
Sen. Zaffirini: Do you think it's a problem to use DPS data to determine citizenship?
@jcslattery: Yes. The standard practice is to update driver’s license info every 6 years. A lot can happen in 6 years- like becoming a naturalized citizen.
@jcslattery: Yes. The standard practice is to update driver’s license info every 6 years. A lot can happen in 6 years- like becoming a naturalized citizen.
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