As one of the top Black law firms in the DFW area, Houston M. Smith, the founder and principal of the law office, partnered with Texans Taking Action to offer ridesharing to the voting polls at no cost to residents.
DALLAS-FORT WORTH — The Law Offices of Houston M. Smith, P.C. has recognized many DFW residents have transportation issues affecting voter turnout.
As one of the top Black law firms in the DFW area, Houston M. Smith, the founder and principal of the law office, partnered with Texans Taking Action to offer. The firm created the “Lift to the Polls” program to help as many as possible execute their right to vote without the worry of finding a way there.
“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,” said Houston M. Smith. “But it all starts with getting there and that is something we are proud to be a part of.”
Smith says his firm took a page out of the civil rights playbook and used the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott blueprint to form this ridesharing program. During that time, many Black Americans used carpool operations to bring an end to the segregated bus system. For a ride to the polls, residents are told to call 945-HOU-STON and ask for your free Lift to the Polls Lyft code., Feb. 14-25, and will remain available until Election Day, March 1, 2022.
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