With the Primary Election approaching, the authorized crew at Law Offices of Houston M. Smith, P.C. is taking motion by getting voters to the polls.
On Tuesday, the agency introduced its partnership with Texans Taking Action to launch the Lift To The Polls program that ensures DFW voters have dependable transportation to place their votes.
Early voters may take part on this program with a free Lyft experience code from February 14 by way of February 25.
The authorized crew says this partnership was created to pay homage to the generations of African Americans who labored collectively for desegregation throughout the Alabama Bus Boycott in 1955 by forming a carpool operation.
“We’re happy with our partnership with Texans Taking Action,” stated Smith, founder, and principal of the legislation workplace. “We believe that our Lift to the Polls program, not only provides our community with a ride to their voting location, but also encourages and motivates voters to participate in every local, state, and national election.”
Co-Founder of Texans Taking Action Millie Domenech described the program as crucial for marginalized teams due to the present state of voter suppression legal guidelines.
“We are doing everything in our power to make sure that the voices of our communities are heard,” stated Domenech. “As an organization, we have been canvassing apartment buildings, knocking on doors in minority neighborhoods, and educating folks on the entire voting process.”
“The Lift to the Polls program will help bridge this gap and we are excited that the Law Offices of Houston M. Smith, P.C. have recognized this need and stepped up to fill the void,” stated Domenech.
While provides final, voters who want a experience can the restricted code by calling the legislation agency’s places of work at 945-HOU-STON/945-468-7866 or visiting GetProperLawyers.com.
(*5*)IMPORTANT PRIMARY ELECTION DATES
- Jan. 31 — Last day to register to vote in March 1 main
- Feb. 14 — Early voting begins for the main.
- Feb. 18 — The final day to apply for a mail-in poll for the main (request obtained, not postmarked).
- Feb. 25 — Early voting ends for the main.
- March 1 — Election Day. Mail-in ballots that aren’t postmarked should be obtained by 7 p.m.
- March 3 — Mail-in ballots should be obtained by 5 p.m. if the envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day.
- April 25 — Last day to register to vote in Primary runoffs.
- May 13 — The final day to apply for a mail-in poll for the main runoff (request obtained, not postmarked).
- May 16 — Early voting begins for the main runoff.
- May 20 — Early voting ends for the main runoff.
- May 24 — Primary runoffs. Mail-in ballots that aren’t postmarked should be obtained by 7 p.m.
- May 25 — Mail-in ballots should be obtained by 5 p.m. if the envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day.