Texas GOP Targets Democratic Stronghold with Voting Bills.

Texas Republicans passed two bills targeting Harris County, a Democratic stronghold, that would give the secretary of state power to run elections in the county and increase penalties for illegal voting. Critics are concerned about the potential for voter suppression and the quick transition to new election officials just weeks before Houston's mayoral election. Harris County officials plan to challenge the bills in court, arguing they are unconstitutional and unfairly target their county.