
AUSTIN, Texas — The ranks of big corporations now criticizing GOP efforts to restrict voting access spread Thursday to Texas as measures that would reduce options to cast ballots and limit polling hours advanced in the state Capitol. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. American Airlines, which is based in Fort Worth, came out against restrictive voting measures that have a favorable path to reaching Republican Gov.
Main Idea: Texas voting bills drew public criticism from American Airlines and Michael Dell as GOP-backed changes advanced in the state legislature.
Key Points:
Texas voting limits could make ballot access harder for workers, disabled voters, and minority communities, and may lower turnout in future elections.
Corporate opposition from American Airlines and Michael Dell could pressure lawmakers to keep voting rules broader and protect access for more voters.
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Central state where the voting bills are advancing and where corporate criticism is spreading.
Major corporate actor publicly opposing the Texas voting bills.
Texas governor whose desk the bills could reach and whose stance matters to the story.
Named state leader reacting sharply to American Airlines’ criticism and central to the legislative fight.
Named billionaire whose opposition to the bill is a notable public action.
Passed the voting measure along party lines and is a central legislative actor.
Began moving a similar voting bill and is a key decision-making body in the article.
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State used as the comparison case for the corporate response to voting legislation.
Named state senator quoted arguing the bill targets expanded voting access.
Named state senator quoted defending the legislation against voter-suppression claims.
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