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We're Fighting the Ban Bill!

When we put out requests for calls and emails, you responded! Thank you all!

But the challenge is not over! Our efforts will need to continue as the ban bills (SB 310 and HB 817) work their way through the legislative process. The bills’ progress so far is outlined below:

Legislative history of SB 310, authored by Sen. Hughes - bans preferential voting (which includes IRV) in all elections.

• February 3 - Referred to State Affairs Committee
• March 24 - Considered public testimony
• March 26 - Unanimous vote favorably out of committee

Legislative history of HB 817, authored by Rep. Cain - bans preferential voting (which includes IRV) in all elections. HB 817 is similar to SB 310.

• March 5 - Referred to Elections Committee
• March 27 - Considered public testimony
• April 3 - Reported favorably out of committee

None of the bills that recommend preferential voting in certain elections or for certain voters (e.g., military and overseas) have been given a public hearing.

Legislators are listening to you!!

Several of you have let us know that our state legislators are listening. Your emails and calls are shaping what is happening in real time. We received this from one of the committee members:

"Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns regarding HB 817. As a legislative office, we strive to remain as accessible and responsive as possible, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Our office has recorded your support for accountable and efficient elections in our legislative tracking system. I appreciate hearing from you, as I share your opposition to HB 817 and the constraints it imposes on our local elected officials. As Vice Chair of the Election Committee, I was proud to cast a ‘no’ vote on this bill, as I believe it is crucial not to limit the resources available to local officials in fulfilling their duties."

There will be more requests for your help to stop these ban bills from passing as they move forward. Please continue your awesome support!

Join Us: Upcoming Events

*****IRV Supporters Rally TONIGHT*****

We will discuss team activities and updates, answer your questions and get up-to-date information on IRV for Texas progress and the 2025 Legislative Session.

When

Monday, April 14, 2025, 7:30- 8:20 pm (CDT) on ZOOM

Get Involved: It Takes Each of Us

Action Alerts

Your Voice Matters! Your efforts to contact legislators about the ban bills (SB 310 and HB 817) are much appreciated. Please continue to watch your emails for Action Alerts as the Legislative Session moves these bills forward and respond ASAP as needed. It might not seem like it, but YOUR VOICE matters!

Canvassing Town Halls

Congressmen are holding town halls in their districts during the Easter recess. This is a great opportunity for you to attract IRV support. HELP US FIND THOSE TOWN HALLS! Go to your congressman’s Facebook page and website to find when and where a town hall is happening in your district. We will provide you all the tools you need to canvass. Email Lora Schafer.

Special Tech Skills Needed!

We need people with the following skills to help us spread the word about instant runoff voting:

• Social Media
• Graphic Design
• Web Developer
• Google Platform/Cloud Manager

If you can volunteer some time each month to help us promote IRV to the many Texans who don’t know about it, we can really make strides in our efforts to make IRV a reality in Texas!

Whether it’s contributing your time, donating to the cause, or spreading the word, every effort counts. Let’s create elections that work for everyone.

Would you pitch in $11 to help Instant Runoff Voting for Texas bring this transformative election reform to Texas?

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