Anthony Gutierrez – Let Texas Vote

Well actually, “Purity of the Ballot Box” is definitely racist (and we have receipts)

May 14, 2021May 13, 2021 by Anthony Gutierrez

Well actually, “Purity of the Ballot Box” is definitely racist (and we have receipts) “Purity of the ballot box” was a term drafted specifically to disenfranchise Black voters following the Civil War. This justification was used again during the Jim Crow Era. And today, this lie was resurrected in the #txlege to justify #SB7. Full …

In opposition to HB 3979

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 by Anthony Gutierrez

House Public Education Committee April 13, 2021 Testimony of Stephanie Gómez on behalf of Common Cause Texas in Opposition to House Bill 3979 Common Cause is a national, nonpartisan advocacy organization that works on a broad range of voting rights and democracy issues, with over 50,000 members across Texas. We’re pleased to see legislation that …

In opposition to HB 1026

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 by Anthony Gutierrez

House Elections Committee April 8, 2021 Testimony of Stephanie Gómez on behalf of Common Cause Texas in Opposition to House Bill 1026 Common Cause is a national, nonpartisan advocacy organization that works on a broad range of voting rights and democracy issues, with over 50,000 members across Texas. HB 1026 is one of many voter …

Alarming video reveals details of discriminatory poll watcher program in Harris County

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 by Anthony Gutierrez

Video emerges as legislature debates massive expansion of poll watcher powers The video below is an excerpt of the full Harris County Republican Party’s “Election Integrity Brigade” launch video. We added expository text in red to clarify what the presenter is pointing at. No other edits were made and full video is available at the …

In Opposition to SB 11

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 by Anthony Gutierrez

Senate Judiciary Committee April 1, 2021 Testimony of Anthony Gutierrez on behalf of Common Cause Texas in Opposition to Senate Bill 11 Common Cause Texas is a nonpartisan advocacy organization that works on a range of democracy reform issues. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote …