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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott will sign Senate Bill 1, also known as the election integrity bill, into law Today, September 7 in Tyler. The Governor will be joined by Senator Bryan Hughes, Representative Andrew Murr, and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick.
WHO: Governor Greg Abbott
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick
Senator Bryan Hughes
Representative Andrew Murr
WHAT: Bill signing
WHEN: Tuesday, September 7 at 11:00 AM
WHERE: Plaza Tower Atrium
110 North College Ave
Tyler, TX 75670
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Senate Bill 1 creates uniform statewide voting hours, maintains and expands voting access for registered voters that need assistance, prohibits drive-through voting, and enhances transparency by authorizing poll watchers to observe more aspects of the election process. The bill also bans the distribution of unsolicited applications for mail-in ballots and gives voters with a defective mail-in ballot the opportunity to correct the defect.
