The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 477 and House Bill 3159 this session to increase voting accessibility for those with disabilities.
Effective immediately, SB 477, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on June 18, allows those with mobility difficulties to vote before others who arrive at polling locations.
Kate Murphy, government sophomore and co-director of Student Government’s Disability Inclusion Agency, said obstacles to voting are amplified for those with disabilities. Murphy said allowing those with a physical impairment to the front of the line helps ensure everyone can vote.
“For some people, it’s just a nuisance to go to the poll, or it’s too difficult to arrive, and that’s a deterrent for them,” Murphy said. “I had to stand in line for an hour and a half to vote. A lot of people don’t have that capability.”
To view the full story, visit https://thedailytexan.com/2023/06/19/texas-legislature-passes-bills-to-increase-voting-accessibility/