Electoral reform in Texas

Electoral reform in Texas refers to efforts to change the voting and election laws in the State of Texas.

In 2001, State Representative Ron Wilson proposed lowering the state's voting age to 14, and in 2003, he proposed lowering the state's voting age to 16. Both of these measures died in committee.

The city of Amarillo adopted cumulative voting systems, in which voters can cast one vote per seat, in 2002, allowing for broader representation on the local school boards.[1]

Again in 2003, some Democratic state legislators were caught crossing into Oklahoma to avoid voting on a plan that would redraw electoral districts in favor of Republicans.[2]

Recent efforts

In 2017, bills were introduced in both houses of the Texas Legislature to enact the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, but they died.

The Texas Voter Choice Act, introduced in 2017, is the latest attempt to reform Texas electoral law. Its proponents seek to make the ballot more accessible to third-party and independent candidates by making signature, filing and financial requirements more lenient.[3]

See also

References
  1. Nichols, John (2002-05-07). "A Voting Reform That Works Is Transforming Texas". The Nation. ISSN 0027-8378. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
  2. Reding, Andrew (May 29, 2003). "Beyond Gerrymandering and Texas Posses: US Electoral Reform". Christian Science Monitor. 128: 9.
  3. "FAQ - Texans for Voter Choice". Texans for Voter Choice. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
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