Texas Scorecard by Matthew DeLaCruz June 26, 2023
The vague language of the measure would have opened doors for more mail-in ballot fraud.In a move that has ignited a firestorm of controversy, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a measure aimed at expanding the voting rights of disabled Texans. The measure’s vague wording would have put the election system at more risk of malfeasance.
The veto of House Bill 3159 was seen as a victory by election integrity advocates.
Authored by State Reps. Jeff Leach (R–Plano) and John Bucy III (D–Austin), HB 3159 sought to provide “certain voters” access to an electronic absentee ballot.
However, Abbott expressed concerns about the vague language of the bill.
Abbott’s veto drew heavy criticism from supporters of the legislation—especially Bucy. “I think the governor got it wrong,” Bucy wrote on Twitter. “Not just on the interpretation of the bill but also just got it wrong on the opportunity to pass some really forward-thinking policy.”
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https://texasscorecard.com/state/gov-abbott-vetoes-house-bill-citing-election-integrity-concerns/
