Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July?

Legal battle clouds election planning timeline

"...state and the courts allow. In response to a vote-by-mail petition organized by advocacy group Progress Texas, Secretary of..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Supreme Court Puts Vote-by-Mail on Hold

Court stays expansion of “disability” voting – Ken Paxton celebrates

"...infection is only a “mental condition.” (“Judge Sulak Issues Vote-by-Mail Injunction,” April 17)..."

May 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Judge Sulak Issues Vote-by-Mail Injunction

Enables mail ballots for all voters to vote by mail

"...201st District Court,*[correction below] issued a temporary injunction enabling vote-by-mail in Travis County and, in principle, all Texas voters..."

April 17, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Vote-by-Mail Hearing Concludes

Judge indicates he will grant temporary injunction for VBM

"...Today's hearing in the 201st District Court*[correction below] concluded..."

April 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Democrats File Second Vote-by-Mail Suit

Federal lawsuit follows earlier state filing for emergency action

April 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Fifth Circuit Extends Its Vote-By-Mail Order

Panel Says State Will Likely Prevail Against VBM Expansion

"...In a stinging and condescending rebuke of Biery’s broad..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Vote-by-Mail Hearing Continues in 353rd Court

Morning testimony from Glen Maxey and medical experts

"...The state lawsuit addressing Vote-by-Mail filed by the Texas Democratic Party is in noon..."

April 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Democrats Take Vote-by-Mail to Supreme Court

TDP and voters request Supremes to lift stay on VBM for all

"...Attorney Chad Dunn, general counsel for the TDP, said..."

June 16, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Federal Judge Legalizes Vote-by-Mail

U.S. District Judge Fred Biery allows universal vote by mail

May 19, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Supreme Court Issues Ambiguous Decision on Vote-By-Mail

Rules COVID-19 risk not a “disability" – leaves VBM decision to voters

"...indeed constituted a “physical condition” qualifying all voters to vote-by-mail under the “disability” provision of the election code, Attorney..."

May 28, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Paxton Renews Threats Against Vote-by-Mail

Attorney General threatens “criminal sanctions” for “illegal” VBM

"...Writing in Slate May 27, Richard L. Hasen, professor..."

June 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Vote-By-Mail Applications Available

Election is Nov. 6; early voting runs Oct. 22-Nov. 2

Oct. 15, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Federal Judge Legalizes Texas Vote-by-Mail

Broad ruling says all Texas voters can request mail ballots

"...(sustained by the 14th Court of Appeals) allowing universal vote-by-mail...."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Increased Pressure for “Vote-by-Mail”

Mail vote would expand franchise and public safety – but not without problems

"...– including universal – use of voting by mail. Vote-by-mail would make voting both safer and more convenient for..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Can’t Vote by Mail Now? Perhaps November.

Courts have time – if not the will – to expand VBM before general election

"...hearing by the full court. (“Fifth Circuit Extends Its Vote-by-Mail Order,” June 15)..."

June 30, 2020 News Post by Michael King

So, You Want to Vote by Mail – Now What?

Answers to your VBM questions

June 26, 2020 News Feature

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July Elections?

State, local officials at odds over how people qualify

"...state and the courts allow. In response to a vote-by-mail petition organized by advocacy group Progress Texas, Secretary of..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Fight for Vote by Mail Continues at 5th Circuit

Texas Democrats argue age limits violate constitution

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Legal Heat Rises on Vote-by-Mail

Dallas Dems file criminal complaint against attorney general

"...In the latest wrinkle of the Texas vote-by-mail wars, two Dallas Democrats on Monday, May 11, filed..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Democrats Take Vote by Mail to the U.S. Supremes

Texas Democratic Party and three under-65 voters ask Court to extend VBM to all Texas voters

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Judge Sulak Issues Vote-by-Mail Injunction

Enables mail ballots for all voters to vote by mail

April 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Democrats File Second Vote-by-Mail Suit

Federal lawsuit follows earlier state filing for emergency action

April 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Local Politicians Call for Voting by Mail

Sheryl Cole and Mike Siegel demand “common sense and good policy”

"...in a democratic society,” said Siegel. “… and universal vote-by-mail is a win-win for voters and at-risk communities.”..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Michael King

By Mail or In Person, the July 14 Election Is Looming

Masks encouraged, distancing required; 25,000 mail ballots sent

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Stop Expansion of Voting by Mail

After his threats fail, Ken Paxton heads to court

"...On April 17, state District Judge Tim Sulak ruled..."

May 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Voting By Mail? The Decision Is Yours.

Texas Supreme Court rejects Paxton writ of mandamus, leaves VBM to voter

"...On May 27, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail in Travis County

Options and deadlines for those not going to the polls

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature

Advice on Ballot by Mail Voting

Got questions about the joint run-off and special election? The Travis County Clerk's Office has answers.

July 10, 2020 News Feature

Voting by Mail in Texas: Where Things Stand

The law, and the lawsuits

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Voting by Mail? Better Act Fast.

Plus: $$ for Tesla, Threadgill’s auction & more

"...With all the talk and legal wrangling over voting..."

June 26, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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