Voter outreach group in east Houston working to put Denver Harbor on the map ahead of early voting in Texas [Video]

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A voter outreach group is working to put Denver Harbor on the map, one voter at a time.

The nonprofit organization, known as Denver Harbor Cares, employs a variety of tactics, including data collection to improve civic engagement.

Their work, while important, has become risky in light of a bill allowing state officials to investigate illegal voter harvesting.

The attorney general’s harvesting probe has actually led to armed authorities raiding the homes of political candidates and voter outreach volunteers.

Ryan Martinez, who was raised in Denver Harbor, recently graduated from Yale. He put his education to work back home and is working to connect with residents on a deeper level in an effort to promote change.

“It’s something that’s challenged us to really be careful about how we phrase things, the things that we publicize, and even the training we give our volunteers. Making sure we are emphasizing we are …