Thread by @ACLUTx

NOW: The Texas House just started debate on voter suppression bill #SB7. Lawmakers are manipulating the democratic process to pass laws attacking the democratic process itself.

We’ve fought this every step of the way with our partners & #txlege champions. We won’t stop now.

In the last moments of this session, the Texas House pulled yet another procedural trick to force a vote on extreme legislation that will make it harder and scarier to vote — especially for voters of color and voters with disabilities.

washingtonpost.com/politics/texas…

The final version of voter suppression bill #SB7 contains brand new provisions that never had a hearing or budget analysis — provisions that make it easier to overturn elections and perpetuate the #biglie.

houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas…

Let’s be clear: Texans do not want or support legislation like #SB7.

Texans wanted the #TXlege to fix the electric grid, provide pandemic relief, and make voting easier and more accessible.

Business leaders do not want #SB7 either.

Hundreds of companies have publicly called for expanding access to voting, not further restricting it. This bill is bad for business.

Tonight, Texans are packing the gallery to protest this assault on our voting rights.

Along with our partners @BlackVotersMtr @MOVE_texas @TexRising @TXcivilrights @organizetexas @CCauseTexas @ProgressTX, we will continue to ensure that the voices of all Texans are heard.

The lawmakers who insist on suppressing Texans’ constitutional right to vote with legislation like #SB7 have made their priorities clear.

We will do everything we can to hold them accountable.

No matter what happens tonight with #SB7, we’ll be working harder than ever to educate voters about what our elected leaders have done — and to ensure that all Texans know their rights at the polling place.

Join us.
action.aclu.org/give/texas-joi…