HB 848 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to allowing straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 871 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to software installation in voting system hardware manufactured outside the United States.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to preferential voting in a primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1792 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2974 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the required use of paper ballots in certain counties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3159 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3611 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the determination of a majority vote in certain elections.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3732 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to establishing a pilot program for the production of a paper receipt by electronic devices to accept voters.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3763 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the use of certain optical scan ballot technology by an election authority operating a central counting station.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Interim Studies | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3814 88-0 (2023)
Author: DeAyala, Mano
Relating to number of races displayed on an electronic system ballot screen at a time.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 4235 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to storing data received from a centrally counted optical scan ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 4393 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the practices and procedures related to early voting by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4401 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to notice requirements for a public test of logic and accuracy of a voting system.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 4547 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the use of paper ballots and certain electronic devices in conducting an election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
HB 4650 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the procedure for duplicating ballots for automatic counting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 4697 88-0 (2023)
Author: DeAyala, Mano | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the partial count of electronic voting system ballots.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 4719 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the security of election systems.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4733 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the systems used in a central counting station.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 5131 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the randomized audits of elections in certain counties.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 5203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the availability of paper ballots for a person voting by personal appearance.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 5204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to counting certain voted ballots by hand; creating a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 5234 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; authorizing a penalty, increasing a penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTION ACCURACY, TRANSPARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Voting Systems | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 396 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the availability of paper ballots for a person voting by personal appearance.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 512 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of paper ballots and certain electronic devices in conducting an election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Voting Systems | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
SB 637 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 921 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the determination of a majority vote in certain elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 1253 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to number of races displayed on an electronic system ballot screen at a time.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 1661 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to a ballot scan system used in a central counting station.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 1846 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the manufacture of voting machines by certain foreign persons.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 1933 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to certain oversight procedures of the state over county elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ALAN VERA ELECTION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2023 | AUDITS & AUDITORS | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2001 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the security of election systems.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2003 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to counting certain voted ballots by hand; creating a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2063 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the oversight of and reporting requirements for the county elections administrator.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 2331 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to centrally counted optical scan ballots.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 2464 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| County Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
HB 49 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to allowing straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to preferential voting in a primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 120 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to allowing straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 661 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to voting system equipment used by counties participating in the countywide polling place program.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1175 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to allowing straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1314 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to manufacturing requirements for hardware and software used in a voting system used in an election in this state.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1397 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the required disclosure of entities with an ownership interest in a vendor of voting system equipment.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1464 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1708 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a voting system that produces a voter-verifiable paper record.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1902 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to a requirement that all components of a voting system used in an election in this state be manufactured, stored, and held in the United States.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2075 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to voting system equipment; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2266 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of election officers.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2871 87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to allowing straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3356 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to a requirement that an auditable voting system be used in an election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3491 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the security of electronic voting system media.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the verification of an application or ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3666 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to election practices and procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems
HB 3698 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to voting system ballots.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4369 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to ballots voted by mail.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 4459 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to voting system equipment; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HR 237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Expressing support for processing all data relating to local, state, and national elections and storing electronic and paper ballots and all records relating to voting machines within the United States.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
| Elections--Voting Systems | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 7 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Point of order overruled
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 379 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 598 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to auditable voting systems.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Voting Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1018 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1234 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a voting system use a paper record or produce a paper receipt for verification purposes.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 1387 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a voting system used in an election in this state be manufactured, stored, and held in the United States by a company headquartered in the United States.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1607 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to elections; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
SB 1608 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to elections; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1613 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to early voting ballots voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE | WITNESSES
SB 1664 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ballots voted by mail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 2232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to a study on the effect of a change to the period for voting.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3 87-1 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | FRAUD | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
HB 56 87-1 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to voting system equipment used by counties participating in the countywide polling place program.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 125 87-1 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the security of electronic voting system media.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 129 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems
HB 168 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to election practices and procedures.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 191 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 193 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to allowing straight-party voting.
Filed
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 198 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to depository boxes for ballots to be voted by mail.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 248 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to requirements for a voting system to be used in an election in this state.
Filed
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 286 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to improvements to election integrity, including through a partial count of auditable voting system ballots; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 27 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the management of polling place locations during a continuous period for voting.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 38 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
Filed
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 55 87-1 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 61 87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the Barbara Jordan Fair Elections Act.
Filed
| BARBARA JORDAN FAIR ELECTIONS ACT | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | OATHS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3 87-2 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | FRAUD | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
HB 37 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to identification of early voting ballots voted by mail by electronic code.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 48 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to allowing straight-party voting.
Filed
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 95 87-2 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to improvements to election integrity, including through a partial count of auditable voting system ballots; creating a criminal offense.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 131 87-2 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to availability of cast ballots under the public information law.
Filed
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Open Records
HB 137 87-2 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the security of electronic voting system media.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 185 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to requirements for a voting system to be used in an election in this state.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 241 87-2 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a voting system requirement that a person voting by personal appearance confirm the voter's eligibility to vote before accessing a ballot.
Filed
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 25 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the management of polling place locations during a continuous period for voting.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 26 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a study on the effect of a change to the period for voting.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 27 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the tabulation and reporting of votes, including certain technological requirements for ballots.
Filed
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 71 87-2 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the conduct of elections in this state.
Filed
| BARBARA JORDAN FAIR ELECTIONS ACT | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | OATHS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 79 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to availability of cast ballots under the public information law.
Filed
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Open Records
SB 18 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the management of polling place locations during a continuous period for voting.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 19 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a study on the effect of a change to the period for voting.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 22 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 88 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to an election ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Received from the House
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--Voting Systems | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 740 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1205 86-0 (2019)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1220 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the use of paper ballots in countywide polling places.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to cybersecurity of voter registration lists and other election-related documents, systems, and technology.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1447 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to election information provided to voters through a mobile application for wireless communication devices.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2010 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to preferential voting in a primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2411 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3202 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds to purchase a voting system or voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3986 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 9 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to election integrity; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; creating civil penalties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | FRAUD | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 74 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to voting and election procedures; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems
SB 277 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to straight-party voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 445 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 639 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the operation and management of certain condominium unit owners' associations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | PUBLIC NOTICE | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 1410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty; imposing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1602 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1605 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--Voting Systems | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 25 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
House: Elections Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 433 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 450 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 949 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to voting system equipment used by counties participating in the countywide polling place program.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1413 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to the overseas military e-mail ballot program.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans
HB 1414 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to voting procedures for certain federal postcard applicants and military personnel serving overseas.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1452 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding cyber attacks on election infrastructure.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Considered in Calendars
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1711 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2000 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--Voting Systems | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2984 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to voting a limited ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3386 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to consistency in election practices and procedures; increasing the penalty for unlawful participation in a political party's proceedings.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 144 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 405 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to voting and election procedures; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 506 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to certain voting systems.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 752 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the overseas military e-mail ballot program.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 829 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 1144 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 2175 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 237 85-1 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 269 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 342 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to cybersecurity for voting systems.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 99 85-1 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to cybersecurity for voting systems.
Filed
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 430 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study on the feasibility of online voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 675 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1026 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to eligibility for appointment as a tabulation supervisor in an election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1288 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1555 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1646 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1910 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to requiring the secretary of state to conduct a study of the reasons for the rejection of early voting by mail ballots.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2021 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to preparation for the conduct of a primary election.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Administration | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2125 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to multiple methods of voting at the same polling place.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2900 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to compliance with federal voting system standards.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2944 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the deadline for returning a ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 1115 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: White, James
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1491 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1551 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for appointment as a tabulation supervisor in an election.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 168 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts; providing clarification of existing authority with regard to the imposition or use of certain assessments, fees, or taxes; providing authority to change a fee or repeal a tax.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 579 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study on the feasibility of online voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 600 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, including the modification of certain election deadlines.
House: Elections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1037 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the placement on the ballot of the opportunity to cast a straight-party vote.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1129 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1243 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2006 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to eligibility for appointment as a central counting station manager.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2023 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the availability of limited ballots during early voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2959 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the removal of electronic voting system equipment from the polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3101 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to filing deadlines to become a write-in candidate in elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3104 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 902 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
| BONDS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 904 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures and the modification of certain election deadlines, including those necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 910 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 111 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of voting procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans
HB 339 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 368 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to ballot instructions.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 725 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| BONDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 1419 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2173 82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, Raul | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures and to certain elections, including procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, deadlines for declaration of candidacy and dates for certain elections, and to terms of certain elected officials.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
House appoints conferees-reported
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans
HB 2563 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that is not held jointly with a county election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | Political Subdivisions
HB 2817 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3585 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the adoption of voting procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans
HJR 146 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the provision that requires the automatic resignation of certain county, municipal, or district officeholders if they become candidates for another office.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HR 2684 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 100.
Reported enrolled
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 100 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures and to certain elections, including procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, deadlines for declaration of candidacy and dates for certain elections, and to terms of certain elected officials.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 849 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 37 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the length of the unexpired term that causes the automatic resignation of certain elected county or district officeholders if they become candidates for another office.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SR 1249 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 100.
Reported enrolled
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 42 82-1 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 112 81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 135 81-0 (2009)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 355 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 381 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Voting Systems | Political Subdivisions | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 419 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in a city election that is not held jointly with an election in which a federal office appears on the ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 638 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 1103 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a study regarding uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1117 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to ballot instructions.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1493 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of certain devices in a polling place.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1768 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2274 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to allowing multiple methods of voting at the same polling place.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2390 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to processing certain early voting ballots before election day.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2468 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to public access to the examination and approval of voting systems used in an election.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Open Meetings | Open Records | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2524 81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the accuracy, security, and reliability of certain electronic voting systems.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2561 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2794 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the requirements for accessibility to voting equipment by persons with disabilities in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Voting Systems | Political Subdivisions
HB 2801 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the use of emergency paper ballots.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2996 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to voting outside the county of residence.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3063 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program authorizing counties to use direct recording electronic voting machines that produce paper records.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3335 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the creation and powers of certain groundwater and surface water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PRAIRIELANDS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3600 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting centers as an alternative election system.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3636 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3675 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3830 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to certain election practices and procedures; providing penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Ethics
HB 4354 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting centers as an alternative election system.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4653 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain election practices and procedures relating to the conduct of elections; providing penalties.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 92 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas and their spouses and dependents residing overseas.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 142 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain restrictions on a person who serves as secretary of state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Voting Systems | Ethics | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Officers
SB 245 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting systems.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
SB 317 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 392 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting for judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Judicial | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 927 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to tampering with a direct recording electronic voting machine.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
SB 1310 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
| County Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1604 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to voting system requirements.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 1970 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to certain election practices and procedures; providing penalties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Ethics
SB 2255 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to allowing multiple methods of voting at the same polling place.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 17 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 65 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 123 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 384 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 527 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to requiring that a computerized voting system produce a paper record for recount or audit purposes.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 556 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the requirements for accessibility to voting equipment by persons with disabilities in certain elections and reimbursement from state funds for costs associated with a special election held statewide.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | HICKORY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 600 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems | Political Subdivisions
HB 690 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in certain elections that do not involve a federal office.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems | Political Subdivisions
HB 731 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 1031 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in certain elections that do not involve a federal office.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 1146 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the authority of small cities to conduct elections only by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1364 80-0 (2007)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the accuracy, security, and reliability of certain electronic voting systems.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2209 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the use of alternate forms of voting in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PREFERENTIAL VOTING
HB 3105 80-0 (2007)
Author: AnchÃa, RafaelSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3119 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the approval of direct recording electronic voting machines that use publicly disclosed program codes.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 3891 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 3894 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the use of hand-counted paper ballots.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 4076 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to voting station requirements for elections held by the Lipan-Kickapoo Water Conservation District.
House: Elections
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | LIPAN-KICKAPOO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 90 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 134 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 269 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 540 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the accuracy, security, and reliability of certain electronic voting systems.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 836 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1006 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting systems.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 1246 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1247 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 1647 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Berman, Leo
Relating to certain election practices and procedures, including provisions relating to the conduct of elections, voting systems, and recounts.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 1776 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Berman, Leo
Relating to the requirements for accessibility to voting equipment by persons with disabilities in certain elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Voting Systems | Political Subdivisions
HB 56 79-0 (2005)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the offense of tampering with a direct recording electronic voting machine; providing criminal penalties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 166 79-0 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 345 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the disclosure of certain information provided on a voter registration application.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Records
HB 758 79-0 (2005)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to a pilot program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1580 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the period for preserving precinct election records.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 1790 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the use of alternate forms of voting in certain elections.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PREFERENTIAL VOTING
HB 2090 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to population requirements for certain county election precincts.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2259 79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2260 79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the form of information printed on a ballot used in an election.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2262 79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to requiring a voter who is on the suspense list of voters to cast a provisional ballot.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2283 79-0 (2005)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the repeal of obsolete provisions of the Election Code governing the use of mechanical voting machines and punch-card ballots.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2465 79-0 (2005)
Author: Denny, MarySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a public hearing conducted by the secretary of state in regard to the question of approval of a voting system or voting system equipment for use in elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
| Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3083 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 3307 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the population requirements for county election precincts.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3383 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the process for the approval of voting systems.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Voting Systems | Open Meetings | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3457 79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the appointment of an alternate presiding judge at the central counting station for processing electronic voting system results.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 94 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 475 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the offense of tampering with a direct recording electronic voting machine; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 1672 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the approval of voting systems and equipment.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 402 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to a pilot program involving the use of an electronic registration system.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1362 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the use of alternate forms of voting in certain elections.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PREFERENTIAL VOTING
HB 1549 78-0 (2003)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to changes required in election laws to implement the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT OF 2002
HB 1697 78-0 (2003)
Author: Denny, MarySponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to recounts of elections in which direct recording electronic voting machines were used.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | VOTE RECOUNTS
HB 2153 78-0 (2003)
Author: Denny, MarySponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to filing a voting system equipment contract with the secretary of state.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2583 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to members and veterans of the armed forces.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | TEXAS ONLINE
SB 655 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to members and veterans of the armed forces.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | TEXAS ONLINE
SB 910 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to changes required in election laws to implement the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT OF 2002
HB 424 77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to prohibiting the use of punch-card election ballots.
House: Elections
Withdrawn from schedule
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 555 77-0 (2001)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting in connection with certain judicial races.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Elections--Judicial | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 562 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to procedures for an automatic recount in certain elections.
House: Elections
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Elections--Voting Systems | VOTE RECOUNTS
HB 1419 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to requiring the secretary of state to study voting systems, technologies, and strategies.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1599 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to certain procedures for counting and recounting voting system ballots.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| Elections--Voting Systems | VOTE RECOUNTS
HB 1856 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the use of certain voting systems.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2303 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to requiring the secretary of state to study and report on voting technologies.
House: Elections
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2336 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the distribution of federal funds made available to assist the state in the administration of elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2509 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to certain election processes and procedures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2923 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the implementation of new voting system technology in certain elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2924 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to the preparation of electronic voting system ballots for automatic counting.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 3221 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to requirements for providing voting systems accessible to persons with physical disabilities.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 6 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the fair conduct of elections and election campaigns; providing penalties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | VOTE RECOUNTS
HB 231 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to the elimination of the notation of a person's political party affiliation on a voter registration certificate.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 306 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to certain practices and procedures involving polling places used for an election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 307 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the meaning of electioneering and to the distance within which electioneering is prohibited at an early voting polling place.
House: Elections
Left pending in subcommittee
| ELECTIONEERING | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 666 76-0 (1999)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the method of voting in connection with certain judicial races.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Judicial | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 738 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to the scope of and deposit for certain election recounts.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems
HB 862 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to establishing voting by mail as the exclusive method of voting in certain elections.
House: Elections
Left pending in subcommittee
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | POSTAL SERVICE
HB 1053 76-0 (1999)
Author: Yarbrough, KenSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to requiring a voting system to be accessible by persons with physical disabilities.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1509 76-0 (1999)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to the manual counting of electronic voting system ballots.
House: Elections
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems
HB 1546 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the order of parties, names, and propositions on a ballot to accommodate voters with visual impairments.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | EYECARE & VISION
HB 2392 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to participation by counties in an electronic voting pilot project for military voters.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | INTERNET | Military & Veterans
SB 438 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the scope of certain election recounts.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems
SB 971 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to participation by counties in an electronic voting pilot project for military voters.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | INTERNET | Military & Veterans
SB 513 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the use of a computer modem to transmit certain precinct election results.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 1343 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to allowing the use of certain computerized voting systems.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 261 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to an additional count of electronic voting system ballots after an election.
House: Elections
Left pending in subcommittee
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 569 74-0 (1995)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the form of a punch-card ballot in regard to straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2110 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the procedures used before processing electronic voting system ballots at a central counting station.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 689 73-0 (1993)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the form of a punch-card ballot in regard to straight-party voting.
House: Elections Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2615 73-0 (1993)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to an additional count of electronic voting system ballots after an election.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 123 72-0 (1991)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the form of the ballot in the general election for state and county officers.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Voting Systems | State Officers
HB 1003 72-0 (1991)
Author: Mowery, Anna | et. al.
Relating to processing election results in a voting system without centralized counting.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1833 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to state supervision over voting systems and to the acquisition and use of voting systems; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2583 72-0 (1991)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the counting and form of certain ballots.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 267 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the manual recounting of certain electronic voting system ballots by the general custodian of election records.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 643 72-0 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Mowery, Anna
Relating to processing election results in an electronic voting system that does not entail counting the ballots at a central location.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 1618 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to state supervision over voting systems and to the acquisition and use of voting systems; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 140 72-1 (1991)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to state supervision over voting systems and to the acquisition and use of voting systems; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2198 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the approval of a voting system or voting system equipment for use in elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3020 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the prohibition of electronic voting systems using punch-card ballots in elections in certain counties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 1549 71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the approval of a voting system or voting system equipment for use in elections.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 501 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the prohibition of electronic voting systems using punch-card ballots in elections in certain counties.
House: Elections
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 1412 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, ClintSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the approval and use of voting systems and voting system equipment and to the security, verification, processing, and recount of electronic voting equipment election results.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE | VOTE RECOUNTS
HB 1525 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the requirement of mechanical voting machines to be used in elections in certain counties.
House: Elections
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 1851 70-0 (1987)
Author: Horn, JimSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the use of voting booths.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
| Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1854 70-0 (1987)
Author: Horn, JimSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the processing of the results of an election in which a voting system is used.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 684 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the approval and use of voting systems and voting system equipment and to the security, verification, processing, and recount of electronic voting system election results.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 143 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glossbrenner, ErnestineSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the use of voting booths and guardrails in elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 569 69-0 (1985)
Author: Willy, JohnSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the furnishing of indelible marking instruments for use at polling places.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2260 69-0 (1985)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the form of the ballot in an electronic voting system.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2346 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hackney, ClintSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the inspection and sealing of voting machines prior to an election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 87 69-3 (1986)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the authority of the secretary of state to verify electronic voting system results in an election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 441 68-0 (1983)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to furnishing a voter with a written voting aid for use at the polling place.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Record vote
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1269 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Sharp, John
Relating to the maximum population for a county election precinct in which voting machines or electronic voting systems are used.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1293 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lee, El FrancoSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the amount charged by the county for the use of electronic voting equipment in a primary election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Elections--Primaries | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 1139 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the maximum population for a county election precinct in which voting machines or electronic voting systems are used.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 392 67-0 (1981)
Author: Riley, Ken
Relating to straight ticket voting.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 562 67-0 (1981)
Author: Elizondo, Paul
Relating to the use of punch card voting systems.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 569 67-0 (1981)
Author: Patrick, Kae
Relating to the use of punch card voting systems.
House: Elections
Referred to Committee on Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 779 67-0 (1981)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the use of voting booths.
House: Elections
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 780 67-0 (1981)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the use of sample ballots in elections.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 981 67-0 (1981)
Author: Elizondo, Paul
Relating to use of various types of voting systems in the same election.
House: Elections
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1473 67-0 (1981)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the processing of results of absentee electronic voting system ballots.
House: Elections
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 288 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the form of the ballot and the method for showing a candidate's party alignment on the ballot.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 1019 67-0 (1981)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the allocation of voting machines among polling places.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 542 66-0 (1979)
Author: Waters, RonSponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to use of various types of voting systems in the same election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 544 66-0 (1979)
Author: Waters, RonSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to recounts of paper ballots.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | VOTE RECOUNTS
SB 631 66-0 (1979)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Relating to use of voting machines for absentee voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 1712 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schieffer, TomSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the authority of the secretary of state to certify voting devices; amending the Texas Election Code, as amended.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
| Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 715 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to use of paper ballots in an election conducted by voting machines where a machine becomes out of order on election day.
Senate: State Affairs
Motion withdrawn
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 948 65-0 (1977)
Author: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the authority of the Secretary of State to certify voting devices.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably
| Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 56 64-0 (1975)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Relating to ballots used at elections where voting is by an electronic voting system; eliminating the ballot stub to be signed by the voter, and adjusting voting procedures accordingly; adding provisions on ascertaining how a voter voted where fraud or illegality in casting the ballot is established in an election contest or criminal proceeding.
House: Elections
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 659 64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, EdSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the procedure for preparing the statements of canvass and returns in elections where voting machines are used.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 667 64-0 (1975)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Relating to ballots used at elections; eliminating the ballot stub to be signed by the voter, and adjusting voting procedures accordingly; adding provisions on ascertaining how a voter voted where fraud or illegality in casting the ballot is established in an election contest or criminal proceeding.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 815 64-0 (1975)
Author: Powers, Pike
Relating to ballots used at elections; revising the form of the ballot to eliminate the ballot stub which the voter signs, and adjusting voting procedures accordingly.
House: Elections
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 1079 64-0 (1975)
Author: Fox, Milton E.Sponsor: Andujar, Betty
Relating to electronic voting systems.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1455 64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Authorizing changing the dates of certain municipal and school district elections in counties where voting machines are used.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Elections--School District | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1695 64-0 (1975)
Author: Lary, Camm
Providing for definitions, examination and approval of electronic voting systems by the Secretary of State, adoption by Commissioners Court of electronic voting systems, experimental use of electronic voting systems, payment for voting equipment or automatic tabulating equipment, use of electronic voting systems for absentee voting, the form of the ballot, preparation of the ballot and program and procedure while the polls are open.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
| Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 700 64-0 (1975)
Author: Andujar, Betty
Relating to electronic voting systems.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 950 64-0 (1975)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"Sponsor: Lary, Camm
Relating to electronic voting systems.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
90 day bill
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 620 63-0 (1973)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to ballots used at elections; revising the form of the ballot to eliminate the ballot stub which the voter signs, and adjusting voting procedures accordingly; making it unlawful for a voter to remove an official ballot from the polling place, and providing a criminal penalty for violation.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1200 63-0 (1973)
Author: Harris, Ed
Relating to electronic voting systems.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Motion to suspend rules lost
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 1743 63-0 (1973)
Author: Menefee, Hawkins
Pertaining to preservation of ballots and records of voting machines where a second election is scheduled to be held in the same county within twenty-one days after another election; amending Section 20 of Article 7.14, Vernon's Texas Election Code; and declaring an emergency
House: Elections
Referred to Committee on Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 697 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to approval, adoption, and use of electronic voting systems at elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 988 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Menefee, Hawkins
Pertaining to preservation of ballots and records of voting machines where a second election is scheduled to be held in the same county within twenty-one days after another election.
House: Elections Senate: Administration
Notice given
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 348 62-0 (1971)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to a voter's use of a marked ballot or other paper containing names of candidates or statements of propositions in preparing his ballot and to his exhibition of such a paper at the polling place; providing a criminal penalty for violation.
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 28 62-4 (1972)
Author: Stroud, J.W.
Relating to authorizing certain counties to issue negotiable certificates of indebtedness for the purpose of acquiring voting machines or voting equipment.
| County Government--Finance | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 49 62-4 (1972)
| County Government--Finance | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 50 61-0 (1969)
Author: Graves, Curtis M. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code to require the placing of a separate number beside the name of each candidate in certain elections, applying to paper ballots, voting machines, and electronic voting systems.
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 571 61-0 (1969)
Author: Price, William Rayford | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a uniform statewide voting system purchased by the state; amending the Texas Election Code.
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 838 61-0 (1969)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code relating to the form of the ballot for electronic voting systems.
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 59 60-0 (1967)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to amending certain articles of the Texas Election code relating to the form of paper ballots and the method of marking paper ballots.
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 181 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to perform certain governmental functions including the administration of certain bonds.
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 89 59-0 (1965)
Author: Bass, III, Thomas Hutcheson "Tom" | et. al.
Relating to use of marking devices and automatic ballot-tabulating equipment at elections in this state; amending the Texas Election Code.
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 526 59-0 (1965)
Author: Peeler, Travis A. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Election Code so as to eliminate the "scratch" method of marking ballots and to provide in lieu thereof that the voter shall mark his ballot by placing an X in a square beside the name of a candidate for whom or the statement of a proposition for which he desires to vote.
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 425 59-0 (1965)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code as to form of the ballot and other procedures for handling of ballots for voters entitled to vote for federal offices only.
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 111 58-0 (1963)
Author: Bass, III, Thomas Hutcheson "Tom" | et. al.
Relating to use of voting machines and other types of automatic ballot-tabulating equipment at elections in this State and authorizing the use of additional types of voting and ballot-tabulating equipment and providing procedures for their approval and use.
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 419 58-0 (1963)
Author: Garrison, Donald E. "Don" | et. al.
Relating to providing that the name of a candidate who is a nominee of more than two (2) or more political parties may appear two (2) or more times on the official ballot.
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 458 58-0 (1963)
Author: Harris, O.H. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code so as to eliminate the possibility of a candidate's name appearing more than once upon the official ballot in case he has been nominated for the office of President or Vice-President of the United States and also for an office requiring a state-wide vote for election.
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 570 58-0 (1963)
Author: Morgan, Richard L. "Dick" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code to eliminate provisions for placing party columns on ballots and for voting straight tickets, and so as to provide for the listing of party nominees under the title of the office, arranged in the order determined by a drawing for position.
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 571 58-0 (1963)
Author: Morgan, Richard L. "Dick" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code to eliminate the provisions for scratch or negative methods of marking ballots and to provide that the "X" method shall be the method for marking ballots.
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 591 58-0 (1963)
Author: Garrison, Donald E. "Don" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Election Code to provide for the manner of appointing the number of presidential electors to which the State of Texas hereafter may be entitled.
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1062 58-0 (1963)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to amending the Election Code to provide for the use of various colors of ink in the printing of ballots in counties having a population in excess of one million (1,000,000) inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census.
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 33 57-0 (1961)
Author: Blaine, John E. "Ned" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts permitting the use, in cities of more than two hundred thousand (200,000) inhabitants in which voting machines are used, of paper ballots under certain conditions, and to lower to five (5) days the period for keeping voting machines locked, under certain conditions.
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 635 57-0 (1961)
Author: Andrews, Thomas M. "Tom" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Election Code relating to the form and method of marking official ballots.
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 684 57-0 (1961)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to amending the Election Code of the State of Texas providing for a uniform system of marking a ballot in all elections: By placing an X mark in the square beside the candidate's name.
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 811 57-0 (1961)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code eliminating the disqualification of a ballot where two or more names for the same office remain unscratched on a ballot.
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 843 57-0 (1961)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Relating to amending the Election Code of Texas making the duties of the District Clerk and District Court relative to stub boxes, applicable to all elections.
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 911 57-0 (1961)
Author: Dewey, Jr., Brownrigg Hefferron "Browny"
Relating to amending the Election Code of Texas establishing the order the various columns are to appear on the official ballot, and the order of the names of candidates running for the same office are to appear.
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 946 57-0 (1961)
Author: Johnson, Jake
Relating to amending the Election Code of the State of Texas providing a method of determining the positions on the general election ballot of the various party columns.
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 44 57-0 (1961)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to amending the Election Code to permit the use, in cities of more than two hundred thousand (200,000) inhabitants in which voting machines are used, of paper ballots under certain conditions.
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 437 57-0 (1961)
Author: Fuller, Jep S.
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code by adding a provision authorizing the use of voting machines for absentee voting for school trustees in counties where voting machines have been adopted.
| Elections--School District | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 186 56-0 (1959)
Author: Kilgarlin, William Wayne "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the optional use of paper ballots for precinct offices, in conjunction with the use of voting machines for other offices, for conducting absentee voting by personal appearance in the clerk's office, and providing procedures for casting, counting, and making returns of absentee ballots at elections where this method is used.
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 447 56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis
Relating to amending the Election Code of the State of Texas to provide Filing Notifications of Candidacy and Declaration of Qualification; providing a paper write-in ballot; providing a method for ascertaining that the voter does not duplicate his vote.
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 451 56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis
Relating to authorizing the posting of propositions on the door of the voting machine in elections where voting machines are used, in lieu of printing the full proposition on the ballot, where the ballot frame will not accommodate the full proposition.
| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 911 56-0 (1959)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to the use of voting machines in certain counties; amending the Election Code.
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 916 56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis
Relating to the holding of elections in which voting machines are used; amending the Election Code to limit the number of voters to be included in an election precinct, to change the method of making up the poll list for the election, and to provide additional methods for the appointment of watchers.
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 33 56-3 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis
Relating to amending the Election Code so as to provide certain procedures with respect to the arrangement of the ballot on voting machines and the casting of write-in ballots in certain counties.
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 52 55-0 (1957)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to aid to voters; amending the Texas Election Code so as to allow a voter who is entitled to assistance to select the person to assist him in preparing his ballot; providing for assistance to physically incapacitated voters where voting machines are used.
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 417 55-0 (1957)
Author: Cole, Criss | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code by authorizing the authority holding an election, in counties where voting machines have been adopted, in its discretion to appoint a special canvassing board to count and make returns on absentee ballots, and prescribing procedures for absentee voting where a special canvassing board is appointed.
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 519 55-0 (1957)
Author: Terrell, L. C. "Less"
Relating to amending the Election Code by eliminating provisions for alternate methods of marking ballots and providing that the scratch method shall be the method for marking ballots.
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 722 55-0 (1957)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton
Relating to authorizing the optional use of paper ballots for unopposed races in elections where voting machines are used and where all races cannot be placed on one machine.
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 45 54-0 (1955)
Author: Maverick, Jr., Fontaine Maury | et. al.
Relating to amending the Election Code of the State of Texas, providing that the name of no candidate shall appear more than once upon the official ballot, except as a candidate for two (2) or more offices permitted by the Constitution to be held by the same person.
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 80 54-0 (1955)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Relating to amending sections of the Election Code of the State of Texas so as to eliminate provisions for alternate methods of marking ballots and so as to provide that the scratch method shall be the method for marking ballots; changing certain provisions relative to voting for write-in candidates.
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 832 54-0 (1955)
Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest
Relating to amending the Election Code of the State of Texas, providing for the transporting of voting machines within a county without the necessity of a certificate of convenience as required by the Penal Code of Texas; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
| Elections--Voting Systems | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 262 54-0 (1955)
Author: Latimer, Oswald E. "Ozzie"
Relating to amending the Election Code of the State of Texas to provide that the name of no candidate shall appear more than once upon the official ballot, except as a candidate for two (2) or more offices permitted by the Constitution to be held by the same person.
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 50 53-0 (1953)
Author: Downer, Albert Dee | et. al.
Relating to amending the Election Code of the State of Texas, to provide that the name of no candidate shall appear more than once upon the official ballot, except as a candidate for two (2) or more offices permitted by the Constitution to be held by the same person.
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 117 53-0 (1953)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Relating to amending House Bill No. 6, Chapter 492, Acts of the Fifty-second Legislature, Regular Session, 1951; relating to form of ballot.
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 407 52-0 (1951)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to amending certain statutes prescribing the requirements of the official ballot which shall be used in all elections by the people, and providing that the name of no person shall appear as a candidate for more than one office except as a candidate for two or more offices permitted by the Constitution to be held by the same person.
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 89 51-0 (1949)
Author: McGregor, Frank Bobbitt | et. al.
Relating to providing for a more secret ballot in all elections in Texas; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act to the extent of such conflict only.
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 167 51-0 (1949)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Relating to amending certain Act relating to a secret ballot, providing for issuing, and affixing of opaque gummed labels under this Act; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith.
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 357 51-0 (1949)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to providing for a secret ballot in all elections in Texas; amending previous Acts; providing for protection against fraud; providing for a savings clause; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act to the extent of such conflict only.
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 223 51-0 (1949)
Author: Kelly, Keith F.
Relating to providing for a secret ballot in all elections in Texas; amending a previous Act; providing for a savings clause; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act to the extent of such conflict only.
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 94 50-0 (1947)
Author: Markle, Donald M. | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for a more secret ballot in all elections in Texas; providing a saving clause; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict only to the extent of the conflict.
| Elections--Voting Systems
HB 444 50-0 (1947)
Author: Lee, Otis
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing a form for marking ballot in elections; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith; providing a severable and saving clause.
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 67 50-0 (1947)
Author: Stanford, Jr., James A. | et. al.
Relating to providing for a more secret ballot in all elections in Texas; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict to the extent of the conflict only.
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 387 50-0 (1947)
Author: Cousins, Jr., Wilfred Roy
Relating to amending a previous Act, so as to provide that where a candidate has been nominated for the same office by more than one political party, his name shall appear on the official ballot under the heading of each party so nominating him; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith.
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 63 49-0 (1945)
Author: Hoyo, John C.
Relating to amending certain Acts, providing for unofficial ballots; repair and substitution of voting machines; authorizing and empowering canvassing boards charged with the duty of canvassing said election returns to make and cause to be made, prior to or at the time of canvassing said election returns, a comparison or recheck of said election returns, with the results registered on the counter-dials of said voting machines so used in said election.
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 140 49-0 (1945)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al.
Relating to providing for a more secret ballot in all elections in Texas; amending certain Statutes to provide for the form of ballot and providing punishment for voting or attempting to vote illegally.
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 469 49-0 (1945)
Author: Hoyo, John C.
Relating to amending certain Acts providing for unofficial ballots, repair and substitution of machines.
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 48 49-0 (1945)
Author: Stanford, Jr., James A. | et. al.
Relating to providing for a more secret ballot and procedure to be followed by judges, clerks and citizens.
| Elections--Voting Systems
SB 312 49-0 (1945)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to providing that the official ballots to be used in primary or general elections shall designate places for nominations for candidates for two or more state offices of the same classification.
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Voting Systems
SB 123 48-0 (1943)
Author: Moore, Weaver | et. al.
Relating to providing for secret ballot, repealing laws in conflict herewith, and providing a savings clause.
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1007 46-0 (1939)
Author: Blankenship, Dallas A. | et. al.
Relating to providing that in certain counties which have purchased and adopted voting machines for the purpose of holding elections, the County Auditor, upon order of the Commissioners Court, shall advertise for bids for the hauling and/or transporting of voting machines to the various precincts in the county.
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Elections--Voting Systems | Purchasing--Local
SB 238 46-0 (1939)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)" | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing that the County Commissioners' Court of a county which has adopted voting machines shall provide voting machines for each voting precinct designated.
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 121 45-2 (1937)
Author: Stinson, Jeff D. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; providing that the Commissioners Court of any county in the State of Texas may adopt for use in elections and primary elections in at least three (3) of the larger voting precincts in voting strength in said county any kind of voting machine approved by the Secretary of State.
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 394 41-0 (1929)
Author: Greer, Julian Preston
Relating to providing special provisions in the election laws of the State of Texas relating to voting machines.
| County Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 34 41-4 (1930)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell | et. al.
Relating to further regulating elections and primary elections; providing for a system of voting therein by the use of voting machines.
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 65 31-1 (1909)
Relating to amending Articles 3388 and 3389, Title LXIX, Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, 1895, prescribing the form of ballot to be used in local option elections, and making the general election law control in such local option elections whenever applicable.
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Elections--Voting Systems
