The ‘Death Star’ Bill Is About Kneecapping Democracy in Texas
www.texasobserver.org
HB 2127, the so-called death star bill, is the culmination of a years-long fight about centralizing power, not protecting small businesses

From the article:

The bill’s sweeping, alleged purpose is stated in its opening sections: “returning sovereign regulatory powers to the state where those powers belong.” However, closer examination suggests that the legislation’s real intent is both narrower and potentially more profound than just upending city ordinance-making powers.

    • Baron Von JOP
      4•1 year ago

      I say disengaged to reflect the sentiment of giving up due to the suppression. Biden came within a million votes of winning Texas in 2020, amidst 66% voter turnout. Turnout dropped to under 50% in 2022 and Abbott/Patrick/Paxton coasted to victory. The suppression only works at the state level because the targeted voters disengaged from the process. If we had instead doubled down and gotten up to 70% turnout, we may have seen a Democratic sweep at the state level.

      • @Deftdrummer
        -6•1 year ago

        Instead you’re ilk won on an “anyone but trump” platform, and you wonder why your voter base is disengaged.

        Get ready for that red wave.