Thread by @TheArcofTexas

🧵 Here's your #txlege #SB1 update for September 1, 2021 and how it affects #DisabilityRights.

We're covering the enrolled bill waiting to be signed by Gov. Abbott capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/bi…

There are still issues w/ the final version, but 1st ...

📣 THANK YOU allies who elevated the concerns of Texas voters w/disabilities @MOVE_texas @naswtx_advocacy @TXCivilRights @TxDisabilities @DisRightsTx + all the individuals who gave testimony

📣 THANK YOU #txlege allies who worked to remove provisions in the legislation that would negatively affect Texans w/disabilities @BucyForTexas @CarolforTexas @JudithZaffirini @DiegoBernalTX @RafaelAnchia @beverlypowelltx @TurnerForTX @RepMaryGonzalez @sarah_eckhardt

📣 THANK YOU #DisabilityTwitter allies for amplifying our messages and those of the thousands of Texans with disabilities whose #CivilRights are on the line #CripTheVote

There are too many of y'all to @, but you're appreciated!

And now on to some takeaways

@BucyForTexas amendment on reasonable accommodations is IN, clarifying that people w/ disabilities cannot be denied reasonable accommodations to vote based on provisions in #SB1

#SB1 requires "wet signatures" for mail-in ballots:

"[An] application must be submitted in writing and signed by the applicant using ink on paper. An electronic signature or photocopied signature is not permitted."

#SB1 requires an oath from people assisting voters w/ disabilities and provide name, address, and relationship to the voter. If this assister makes a mistake, not only will the ballot not count but the assister could face criminal penalties

These are just a couple of updates on #SB1. Stay tuned because there's more to come! 😎