Voting rights groups in Texas have cut back on outreach efforts amid threat of criminal penalties

Voting rights groups in Texas are scaling back their efforts to assist voters amid new criminal penalties for paid workers helping people with mail ballots, introduced by the strict SB1 restrictions. This move highlights the growing challenges to voter access and the broader implications for democratic participation. The crackdown on ballot harvesting has raised concerns about the chilling effect on civic engagement and the potential disenfranchisement of voters, particularly in marginalized communities. These changes underscore the ongoing battle over voting rights in the state.