"Texas Election Challenges Jeopardize Tax Cuts and Teacher Pensions"

Lawsuits based on false claims about voting equipment in Texas could delay cost of living increases for retired teachers and property tax cuts for homeowners. The lawsuits, filed by right-wing activists, challenge the results of the November constitutional amendment election. If not resolved quickly, the delays could have negative implications for millions of Texans. Lawmakers are scrambling to address the challenges, with a bill introduced to compress the timeline for hearing the challenges. The bill must be passed by both chambers and added to the special session's agenda by Governor Greg Abbott. The lawsuits also threaten to undermine trust in elections and could impact the first pension raise for retired teachers in nearly 20 years.