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Link to livestream Mersky Aug 2021 #1
Currently Sen Whitmire and Sen Alvarado were discussing the bunk poll watcher provision Mersky Aug 2021 #2
Currently Sen Whitmire and Sen Alvarado were discussing the bunk poll watcher provision Mersky Aug 2021 #2
Duped it, d'oh! Mersky Aug 2021 #4
You duped it so well that there is no post #3. TexasTowelie Aug 2021 #103
Is highlighting how hard it is to find assistance during this time of nursing shortages Mersky Aug 2021 #5
do they have a quorum?? ColinC Aug 2021 #6
No idea what's happening in the House Mersky Aug 2021 #9
Texas is already one of the hardest states to vote in Mersky Aug 2021 #7
She yields to a question as long as it doesn't remove her from the floor Mersky Aug 2021 #8
Discussing with Sen Blanco about the poll watchers Mersky Aug 2021 #10
Whoa, Blanco mentioned a case where a voter called into a hotline Mersky Aug 2021 #11
Do we know if a poll watcher is allowed to touch a ballot? Mersky Aug 2021 #12
Heard testimony from hundreds of Texans; most of which were opposed to this bill Mersky Aug 2021 #13
Madame Chair, I will yield for questions if it does not remove me from the floor. Mersky Aug 2021 #14
Page 1 -- highlighting new language Mersky Aug 2021 #15
Alvarado - that's not the only unfunded mandate 👀 Mersky Aug 2021 #16
Page 2 - if the registrar determines that the voter is not eligible to vote Mersky Aug 2021 #17
Wondering when we'd get to citizenship Mersky Aug 2021 #18
When we get to the nut cuttin' on this one ... yet another unfunded mandate 🥜 Mersky Aug 2021 #19
How many FTE's will be imposed on agencies based upon this ruse Mersky Aug 2021 #20
I recommend listening in Mersky Aug 2021 #21
The 22,000 hours spent by the AG's office lead to nowhere Mersky Aug 2021 #22
There's not a whole lot on ballot harvesting, mostly big government Mersky Aug 2021 #23
Oooooo talking about eliminating the word, "complaint" Mersky Aug 2021 #24
Line 33 - reminding republicans at home - not a lot of security, lots of big government Mersky Aug 2021 #25
Wants to talk about Houston Mersky Aug 2021 #26
Does this bill outlaw drive thru voting? Mersky Aug 2021 #27
Democrats and republicans signed off on this plan Mersky Aug 2021 #28
This bill is a great big pile of shift Mersky Aug 2021 #29
Repubs are offended, Gutierrez asks if they want to censor his comments Mersky Aug 2021 #30
A polling place must not be in a tent? Mersky Aug 2021 #31
Is a manner in which to shave votes Mersky Aug 2021 #32
We have county administrators somewhere in the debate today Mersky Aug 2021 #33
He's nostalgic for the days of local control, the better days w/his colleagues when he was respected Mersky Aug 2021 #34
Page 4 Opening and closing polls Mersky Aug 2021 #35
New language and no mention of fraud, but local control Mersky Aug 2021 #36
Tabulating machines - regarding the wireless components Mersky Aug 2021 #37
County clerks and checklists Mersky Aug 2021 #38
Lol, Gutierrez spoke only Spanish as child, watched a lot of westerns Mersky Aug 2021 #39
Page 5, line 5 Mersky Aug 2021 #40
Line 67 - temporary structure Mersky Aug 2021 #41
And yet, more language at the bottom about needing to let the Sec State know Mersky Aug 2021 #42
Page 7 - needs answers from Hughes about how this is about fraud & not making it harder on counties Mersky Aug 2021 #43
Who's going to pay for the surveillance systems needed in large counties? Mersky Aug 2021 #44
Now the county has to livestream in Bexar County - we've gotta hire Mersky Aug 2021 #45
This bill has had a lot of talking points; a lot of sound bites Mersky Aug 2021 #46
Page 7, line 27 - training manual for poll watchers from Sec of State Mersky Aug 2021 #47
Boston's more than a feeling is heard in the background Mersky Aug 2021 #48
Provide that manual in every county; printing; assembly -- costs money Mersky Aug 2021 #49
By the time you get done listening to Hughes, you're a 20 yr old used car Mersky Aug 2021 #50
Currently there's rules for poll watchers Mersky Aug 2021 #51
Gutierrez raising the specter of proud boys as watchers Mersky Aug 2021 #52
There's no language to limit peering over shoulders Mersky Aug 2021 #53
Does this language allow for a large and scary guy could lean over my shoulder Mersky Aug 2021 #54
Line 62 - it's not that I don't want poll watcher, it's that I don't want watchers Mersky Aug 2021 #55
An administrative function - tabulating votes, sending over votes Mersky Aug 2021 #56
Where's the search for fraud? But these proud boys? Mersky Aug 2021 #57
Inspectors - doesn't know where they come from Mersky Aug 2021 #58
Wish we'd been making a list of all these unfunded mandates Mersky Aug 2021 #59
Gutierrez is handing off discussion to Sen Sarah Eckhardt Mersky Aug 2021 #60
Now, Sen Eckhardt is discussing the bill with Alvarado Mersky Aug 2021 #61
Talking about needing to pay for a delivery service like UPS instead of a county drop box Mersky Aug 2021 #62
Wouldn't that in essence amount to a poll tax? TexasTowelie Aug 2021 #108
Is local government more or less transparent than state government Mersky Aug 2021 #63
Section 309; line 67 Mersky Aug 2021 #64
The Sec of State shall promulgate a form and post on its website Mersky Aug 2021 #65
The iterations in this law sets a floor, but does not allow Mersky Aug 2021 #66
Redundant codifying of what elections administrators are already doing Mersky Aug 2021 #67
So Much republican gobbledygook! George McGovern Aug 2021 #69
Why do they not allow an electronic signature? Banks don't even use ink anymore. Mersky Aug 2021 #68
A nonpartisan office cannot send out invitation to eligible Mersky Aug 2021 #70
How do you think this provision assists with individuals voting by mail? Mersky Aug 2021 #71
Shining a light on the questions around this bill Mersky Aug 2021 #72
Why am I just seeing this? Amazing!! Shell_Seas Aug 2021 #73
This IS Amazing Shell_Seas. Agreed. George McGovern Aug 2021 #76
Distribution of election application forms Mersky Aug 2021 #74
Now saying there's always a few that votes twice, but it's usually an elderly voter Mersky Aug 2021 #75
Oooo, how the identity of the voter is given by the mail in ballot Mersky Aug 2021 #77
Okay, so, Eckhardt talks really fast Mersky Aug 2021 #78
Section 4.13, line 11 Mersky Aug 2021 #79
The existing law says can review two signatures over the past year Mersky Aug 2021 #80
Are the attorney general does not have original jurisdiction to act on Mersky Aug 2021 #81
This bill is not only suppressive, but fiscally expensive. Mersky Aug 2021 #82
Eckhardt has a wealth of knowledge about the nuts and bolts Mersky Aug 2021 #83
Section 4.19 line 64-69 Eligibility of a person's to vote and identity Mersky Aug 2021 #84
A poll watcher is entitled to view any activity under this section! Mersky Aug 2021 #85
Three or more voters - providing transportation must fill out a form Mersky Aug 2021 #86
Page 15; section F Mersky Aug 2021 #87
Eligibility for assistance Mersky Aug 2021 #88
Does this go on the list of discouragement and confusion Mersky Aug 2021 #89
Common practice in campaigns made illegal in this bill Mersky Aug 2021 #90
Consanguinity sounds like something a snake does Mersky Aug 2021 #91
One of the themes of Eckhardt is the redundancy of codifying Mersky Aug 2021 #92
Yeah for Carol LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #93
6.03 - Vote Harvesting Mersky Aug 2021 #94
When I read through this section the first time Mersky Aug 2021 #95
Yes, why is it that registrars can be fined for information Mersky Aug 2021 #96
Eckhardt - Have not found anywhere in this bill where a poll watcher Mersky Aug 2021 #97
Thank you, Carol! catrose Aug 2021 #98
Section 7.03 (a) - provides opportunity for venue shopping Mersky Aug 2021 #99
Preponderance of evidence Mersky Aug 2021 #100
Alvarado is now resuming reading testimony Mersky Aug 2021 #101
Link to the Texas Tribune article: TexasTowelie Aug 2021 #102
All Eyes on Texas' Fight for Voting Rights as Senator Alvarado Enters Sixth Hour of Filibuster LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #104
I'm listening, but gotta go tend to the cats Mersky Aug 2021 #105
Sen. Powell now asking questions Mersky Aug 2021 #106
She related the story of her father Mersky Aug 2021 #107
Powell then brought up similar name affidavit Mersky Aug 2021 #109
Sen Royce West was discussing the bill Mersky Aug 2021 #110
Alvarado is reading testimony Mersky Aug 2021 #111
Now, Sen Hinajosa is asking questions Mersky Aug 2021 #112
Sen Zaffirini now asking questions Mersky Aug 2021 #113
Sen Zaffirini now asking questions Mersky Aug 2021 #114
Well, you duped again TexasTowelie Aug 2021 #116
People without disabilities do not have to fill out this form. Mersky Aug 2021 #115
2:40 a.m. and the filibuster continues. nt TexasTowelie Aug 2021 #117
Senator's filibuster over Texas voting bill passes 12th hour Mersky Aug 2021 #118
She was reading the testimony of a member of the LWV Mersky Aug 2021 #119
Section 3.03 allows for the free movement of poll watchers Mersky Aug 2021 #120
Registrars would be required to make a referral to AG for those who only attempt to register to vote Mersky Aug 2021 #121
SB 1 targets naturalized citizens by using notoriously problematic DPS data Mersky Aug 2021 #122
Good morning, Sen West Mersky Aug 2021 #123
She just referenced Sen West's Barbara Jordan Fairness Act Mersky Aug 2021 #124
Sen Whitmire now asking questions Mersky Aug 2021 #125
Would you put election matters in the top 3 matters when convened in January Mersky Aug 2021 #126
During the pandemic, Harris, Bexar, and Travis Mersky Aug 2021 #127
She's now speaking forcefully in summary over the implications of the bill Mersky Aug 2021 #128
What's wrong with offering drive thru voting during a pandemic? Mersky Aug 2021 #129
I believe she has concluded her filibustering at or about 8:57 am CT Mersky Aug 2021 #130
Hughes is now up there rather breathlessly Mersky Aug 2021 #131
Senate is adjourned until 8/16 2pm Mersky Aug 2021 #132
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