Today, Harris County Judge Hidalgo released the following statement regarding the decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas on drive-thru voting: “Safe, secure, and fair elections are the backbone of our democracy. Today’s decision validates what we have been saying all along: Drive thru voting is safe, secure, legal, and a common sense way for voters to cast their ballots during a pandemic. It is beyond comprehension that anyone would […]
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Election Day Test Site Hours Make It Easy to Vote and Get Tested for COVID-19
New Stationary Site Opens in Katy Tuesday’s Election Day testing hours at 8 am – 12 pm so residents can get tested and still have time to vote. There are many locations, including a new stationary site for Katy area residents. COVID-19 cases are beginning to increase again in our community, so take precautions, get your flu shot and get tested for COVID-19. Testing is free. Get your results in 2-4 days. Monday–Saturday locations Children can also […]
Fifth Circuit Halts District Court’s Unlawful Order Requiring Straight-Ticket Voting
Attorney General Ken Paxton gave this statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit stayed a district court’s order that required straight-ticket voting in Texas, contrary to Texas law: “I applaud the Fifth Circuit for putting the district court’s disruptive and lawless order on hold. The 2020 general election is already underway and election officials across the state have taken the necessary precautions to ensure safe voting. Last-minute changes to our […]