The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2 Monday, which would make illegal voting in Texas a second-degree felony.
Patrick issued a statement Tuesday in support of the Senate's passage.
"Maintaining the integrity of Texas' elections has been a top priority of mine since I was elected to the Texas Senate and throughout my tenure as Lt. Governor," Patrick said."For years, I have been explicit in saying that I want to make it easier for Texans to vote and harder to cheat. Voters demand secure elections."
The bill now moves on to the Texas House. If it passes there it'll go into effect on Sept. 1 after being signed by Gov. Greg Abbott"Texas Senate gives first OK to make illegal voting a felony again. You cheat. You go to jail," the governor tweeted.
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