The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count
Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government.
By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune
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Partisan tactic by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s campaign delays thousands of requests for mail-in ballots from Texas voters
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Texas ban on encouraging mail-in votes likely unconstitutional, judge rules
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Vote-by-mail rejections are testing integrity of Texas Republicans’ voting law
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Republican bill tightening Texas election laws is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk
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