Responsive Gov’s Grade TL;DR

The Texas Legislature was not in session during 2024. Therefore, Texas did not receive a grade on this year’s progress report.

Looking Back

Where Texas Started at the Beginning of 2024

• Automatic Voter Registration: No
• Online Voter Registration: No
• Same-Day Registration: No
• Restoration of Rights: Parole and/or Probation Disenfranchisement
• Vote by Mail: Excuse-Only
• Electronic Registration Information Center Member: No
• Early Voting Opportunities: Regular Ballot Early Voting
• ID Requirements: Photo ID Requested

Relying on the Cost of Voting Index for Texas as of 2024, we considered the state a bottom tier state for pre-existing voting policy and compared its 2024 activity against other bottom tier states.

How Our Tier Compares

• COVI (2024): 48th
• EPI Score (2022): 34th
• CLC State Scorecard (2022): 4/10
• MAP Democracy Rating (2024): LOW

2024: This Past Year

Legislative Action

The Texas Legislature meets biennially during odd-numbered years – there was no active legislative session in 2024.