Texas Groups Issue Voter Guides on Felon Eligibility and Races

Texas voters are being urged to check their eligibility and ballot details ahead of upcoming elections. People convicted of felonies may vote in Texas after completing their sentences, including incarceration, parole or supervision, and some returning citizens say voting helps them feel heard and reconnect with their communities. CAIR Action has issued a guide recommending Democratic candidates for statewide, legislative and local races; the group says it seeks to mobilize Muslim voters, while its Texas designation as a terrorist organization is being challenged in court and CAIR denies the allegations. Election guides for North Texas also highlight contests for the State Board of Education, state legislature and courts, as well as local bond measures, though the supplied guides contain inconsistent election-year information.