HB 5258

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HB 5258, known as the "Barbara Jordan Texas Voting Rights Act," this bill establishes protections against racial discrimination in voting. It creates the Texas Voting Rights Commission, sets new legal standards to challenge voter suppression and vote dilution, and requires courts to interpret election laws in favor of expanded voting access. The bill also establishes criteria for determining racially polarized voting and provides remedies for violations.
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