Statements (48)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
legislation
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gptkbp:aimsTo |
secure elections
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gptkbp:amends |
Texas_Election_Code
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gptkbp:associatedWith |
2021 Texas voting laws
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gptkbp:controversy |
gptkb:Texas_House_of_Representatives
gptkb:Texas_Senate voter suppression |
gptkbp:criticism |
lack of transparency
restricting access to voting |
gptkbp:crosses |
gptkb:Texas_House_of_Representatives
gptkb:Texas_Senate |
gptkbp:description |
regulates voting procedures
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gptkbp:discusses |
media
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gptkbp:effectiveDate |
September 1, 2021
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gptkbp:enactedBy |
2021
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gptkbp:focusesOn |
election laws
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Texas Senate Bill 1
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gptkbp:impact |
minority voters
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gptkbp:includesProvisionsFor |
election audits
training for election officials reporting of election-related crimes prohibiting the use of certain voter registration drives ballot tracking enhanced penalties for voter fraud identification requirements for mail-in voting increased penalties for electioneering prohibiting 24-hour voting prohibiting drive-thru voting prohibiting the use of certain campaign materials. prohibiting the use of certain voting machines prohibiting the use of drop boxes for ballots prohibiting the use of mobile voting units public access to election records prohibiting the distribution of water and snacks to voters prohibiting unsolicited mail-in ballot applications |
gptkbp:influencedBy |
2016 election controversies
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gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:Texas_Legislature
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gptkbp:mandates |
voter ID requirements
criminal penalties for election officials increased poll watcher authority limiting mail-in voting |
gptkbp:numberBuilt |
SB 1
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gptkbp:opposedBy |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
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gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Texas_House_Bill_3
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gptkbp:signature |
gptkb:Governor_Greg_Abbott
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gptkbp:subject |
legal challenges
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gptkbp:supportedBy |
gptkb:Republican_Party
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gptkbp:yearEstablished |
2021
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