Establishes the Barbara Jordan Texas Voting Rights Act to combat racial discrimination in voting.
The Barbara Jordan Texas Voting Rights Act aims to prevent racial discrimination in voting by prohibiting voter suppression and vote dilution. It creates the Texas Voting Rights Act Commission to oversee compliance and enforce the act. Local governments must obtain preclearance for certain election policies. The act mandates language access for limited English proficient voters and establishes a centralized database for election data. It also provides for remedies, including financial compensation for prevailing parties, and sets up a voter education fund.
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