Election Integrity Bill Headed to Governor's Desk

AUSTIN – The Texas election integrity bill Texas Republicans promised and Texas Democrats fought eventually fleeing to Washington has passed and is now headed to Gov. Abbott's desk for his signature to become law.  

Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday issued a statement following the passage of Senate Bill 1, which will protect the integrity of elections in Texas:
 
"Protecting the integrity of our elections is critical in the state of Texas, which is why I made election integrity an emergency item during the 87th Legislative Session. I thank Senator Bryan Hughes, Representative Andrew Murr, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dade Phelan for stepping up to ensure that this bill made it to the finish line during the second special session. Senate Bill 1 will solidify trust and confidence in the outcome of our elections by making it easier to vote and harder to cheat. I look forward to signing Senate Bill 1 into law, ensuring election integrity in Texas."
 
Senate Bill 1 creates uniform statewide voting hours, maintains and expands voting access for registered voters that need assistance, prohibits drive-through voting, and enhances transparency by authorizing poll watchers to observe more aspects of the election process. The bill also bans the distribution of unsolicited applications for mail-in ballots and gives voters with a defective mail-in ballot the opportunity to correct the defect.