Because of a history of discrimination, texas was one of nine states required to receive preclearance of any changes to their voting laws from the

Texas was one of nine states required to receive pre-clearance of any changes to their voting laws from the "Department of Justice".

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ),also  called the Justice Department, refers to a government official branch of the U.S. government, which is responsible and in charge of the requirement of the law and organization of equity in the United States, identical to the justice or inside services of different nations. The head of this department is appointed by the president and which is also confirmed by the senate is Attorney General of United States and he is also considered as the member of cabinet.

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