Two voting rights hearings are taking place later today in Austin, Texas in legislative hearings on Senate Bill 1 (SB1) and House Bill 3 (HB3) during the Texas legislature’s Special Session.
HB3 will be heard starting at 8AM in Capital Room E1.030. The Senate bill being heard today will start in committee at 11AM in Capital Room E1.004.
It is unclear in what order committees will take up legislation so activists expect a long day of hearings.
The state legislature is taking up legislative funding, voter fraud, but general political corruption seems to be missing despite the recent federal conviction of Ruel Hamilton.
Voting Rights Hearings Open To Public Comment
Persons wishing to speak on either bill in person can do so through this link. You may only register from a personal device if you are connected to the Capitol Public WiFi inside the Capitol, Capitol extension or John H. Reagan Building.
The state house of representatives allows speakers to submit comments electronically. Comments for or against the legislation can be submitted here.
The state senate does not allow online comments.