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Lawsuits based on false claims about voting equipment could delay millions of dollars in cost of living increases for retired teachers expected to arrive in January. The lawsuits also threaten to hold up state property tax cuts for homeowners — arguably Republicans’ signature policy achievement this year.
Voters widely approved both policies this fall. Now Gov. Greg Abbott plans to ask legislators Friday to address the issue and prevent further delays during the fourth called special legislative session.
The election contests challenging the results of the November constitutional amendment election were filed in Travis County district courts days after the November election by right-wing activists. They are based on false claims that Texas’ voting equipment is not certified and that voting machines are connected to the internet. Abbott has not certified the results of the election and won’t be able to until the lawsuits are resolved in the courts — which experts say could take weeks or months.
Voter advocates say the election contests are yet another attempt to undermine trust in elections. This time, though, it could have immediate negative implications...
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