www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-05 12:56:00

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) agreed not to interfere with Texas‘s election process after being sued by Texas officials. A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order to enforce this. The DOJ planned to monitor compliance with federal voting rights in 86 jurisdictions but was prohibited from polling places in Texas. Texas officials, led by Attorney General Ken Paxton, argued that state law governs monitoring elections. The DOJ and Texas reached an agreement allowing monitors outside polling locations but maintaining compliance with Texas law. The state’s lawsuit against the DOJ remains active until after the election.

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www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2024-11-05 07:41:51

SUMMARY: Voters in Dallas are lining up to vote on the “hero amendments” initiated by the nonpartisan group Dallas Hero, which gathered 170,000 signatures. Proposition S allows residents to sue the city for failure to comply with laws, while Proposition T establishes a community satisfaction survey affecting the city manager‘s role. The most contentious is Proposition U, mandating that 50% of new city revenue fund police and fire pensions, and increasing police hiring significantly. Supporters argue these measures will enhance safety and accountability, but former mayors and current council members warn of potential negative impacts on city operations.

The Dallas Charter Amendment focuses on public safety and would require 50% of all new city to go towards police and fire pensions. It also requires Dallas police to have 3 officers per 1,000 citizens.

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www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2024-11-05 06:38:13

SUMMARY: On election day, polls will open in less than an hour, and over 81 million people have already voted nationwide, including 9 million in Texas. In Harris County alone, there are 700 voting centers. Tensions are high with Democrats calling for federal monitors due to concerns over voter suppression, particularly among minorities. Republicans argue that the record voter turnout indicates fair elections and view the oversight as unnecessary. Harris County Judge Lena Hado supports the monitor’s presence to ensure transparency. Political experts suggest that the debate over monitor access hinges on federal and state laws.

As federal election monitors make their way to Texas, there’s a last-minute political battle brewing over whether they have a role in state-run elections.

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