Texas Republicans revive restrictive voting bill as dozens testify against it

SB1 would tighten restrictions on mail voting and prohibit 24-hour and drive-through voting - both which offered Covid protections

Texas Republicans brought back their voting bill Monday with no changes as some Democrats returned to the Capitol for the first time since ending their holdout, making it clear that the bill is on track to become law after their 38-day walkout.

Dozens of people showed up to testify before lawmakers to seize their last chance for public input on the the bill that will tighten voting rules in ways the GOP says will ensure election integrity and that Democrats say amounts to voter suppression for disabled people and minorities.