Voting in Texas

What are some of the past and more recent barriers to voting in Texas? (Be specific)
What accounts for the low level of voter participation in Texas? What can be done to increase voter
participation? (Specifically discuss at least two policy proposals that election officials could adopt.) Under
legislation passed in 2017, Texas will be eliminating straight-ticket voting beginning with the 2020 elections. Do
you agree with this? Why or why not?