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Texas Democrats are zeroing in on education issues in their bid to flip several state House districts this fall .
They look to blame GOP lawmakers for teacher shortages and school closures.
Democrats and rural Republicans in the lower chamber have historically united against vouchers.
Critics say vouchers would siphon money away from public schools that are already facing teacher shortages.
Texas Republicans have passed laws aimed at keeping sexually explicit books out of school libraries and limiting how topics like race and racism can be taught in public schools.
Conservatives have also extended the battle outside the classroom, passing a law restricting sexually explicit performances in front of minors and proposing a bill that targeted drag queen story hours .
State law passed in 2023 allows voters with disabilities or mobility problems to skip the line at their polling locations.
Emergency ballots can be requested if you become sick or disabled close to an election and are unable to go to a polling place on Election Day .
Curbside voting must be made available at every polling place for voters unable to enter a polling location.
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