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• Honor the Texas flag.
• They are critical measures that would expand the powers of the Texas Legislature.
• Honor the Texas flag.
• They are critical measures that would expand the powers of the Texas Legislature.
• The Department of Public Safety has special agents deployed in every region of Texas.

Bills: HB4, HB 4

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, 997, house, all

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• recognizes the Honorable Pat Curry to lead us in the Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas
• domesticate the civil arrest warrants in the state of Illinois, seeking to make them enforceable beyond Texas

Bills: HB4, HB 4

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, 997, house, all

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• In this great state of Texas, Father, we thank you for the blessings that come with it, for the joy of
• Texas, Father. Thank you, Father, for this great special session.
• The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
• Colleagues and friends of Texas, please join me in the Pledges to our flags.
• Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, indivisible, for the

Bills: HB4, HB 4

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, 997, house, all

Bills: HB4, HB 4

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, 997, house, all

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• Those who answered the call honored their oath and came here ready to work for the people of Texas.
• Show the courage to face the issues you are elected to solve.
• The people of Texas are watching, and so is the nation. And if you...
• And the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
• Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one and indivisible.

Bills: HB4, HB 4

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, 997, house, all

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• This is a good cleanup for Texas.
• Texas Impact is an interfaith policy organization with congregations and membership all across Texas.
• So please help us here in Texas.
• It serves no Texas policy purpose to require Texas citizens to pay the federal government $200.
• So I'm hopeful for a future where Texas has elected leaders that represent their express and express

Bills: HB259

Keywords: redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation

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• HB 677 prohibits county election administrators from holding an office or position appointed by an elected
• official while serving as an election administrator.
• HB 677 prohibits county election administrators from holding an office appointed by an elected official
• while serving as an election administrator.
• Additionally, the Texas Lottery is a very regressive tax.

Bills: HB668, HB677, HB766, HB3133, SB3070

Keywords: HB 668, Texas, handgun license, license to carry, LTC, concealed carry, open carry, firearm permit, gun license renewal, public safety, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Government Code Section 411.185, renewal fee, handgun permit, Second Amendment, carry permit, firearms regulation, HB 677, Texas Election Code

Summary: The committee met to hear several bills, beginning with House Bill 766, which would require precinct chair applicants to provide an email address, phone number, or both on their applications while keeping that contact information confidential. No one testified for or against the bill, and it was left pending. House Bill 677, a companion to a previously approved Senate bill, would bar county election administrators from simultaneously holding another office or position appointed by an elected official; it also drew no public testimony and was left pending. Members then heard House Bill 3133, which would add explicit deepfake material to the list of content social media platforms must handle through complaint systems, including prompt acknowledgment, investigation, and status updates. Senators discussed concerns about how platforms would verify whether reported content was actually a deepfake, and the sponsor indicated the bill may be held pending while federal law on the subject is reviewed. House Bill 668 would create a one-year grace period for renewing an expired Texas handgun license to carry, codifying an existing DPS practice; it also received no testimony and was left pending. The committee spent the most time on Senate Bill 3070, a major overhaul of the Texas Lottery system. The bill would move oversight from the Lottery Commission to TDLR, dissolve the commission, impose new restrictions on ticket sales and internet play, create a lottery advisory committee, increase transparency and audit requirements, and include a sunset review that could lead to abolishing the lottery if not continued by 2027. The author described the bill as a response to alleged misconduct and illegal practices by the commission, while a witness from the Christian Life Commission testified in favor, supporting changes to prize anonymity and other lottery restrictions. After testimony, the bill was left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• Chairman and Members, House Bill 766 relates to the ballot application requirements for the election
• HB 677 prohibits county election administrators from holding an office or position appointed by an elected
• While serving as an election administrator. So with that, Mr. Chairman, any questions? I’m done.
• The Commission allowed a business entity named Rook Texas to collect.
• All new rules and rule modifications must be in full compliance with Texas law.

Bills: HB668, HB677, HB766, HB3133, SB3070

Keywords: HB 668, Texas, handgun license, license to carry, LTC, concealed carry, open carry, firearm permit, gun license renewal, public safety, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Government Code Section 411.185, renewal fee, handgun permit, Second Amendment, carry permit, firearms regulation, HB 677, Texas Election Code

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• You're with True Texas Elections, and you're here to testify against the bill. Yes.
• Current Texas Election Code 61.014 has not been updated since 2007.
• So State Republican Executive Committee, Election Integrity, and Secure Texas Elections.
• And Secure Texas Elections. Yes. L.P. Subcommittee. Correct. Yes. Okay.
• Under current Texas law, voter registration stops 30 days before an election.

Bills: HB1968, HB2279, HB2739, HB2803, HB3909, HB3918, HB4253, HB4475, HB5115, HB5430

Keywords: election services, contracting, political subdivisions, county elections, election code, voter registration, citizenship status, election law, cancellation, disqualification, Texas Election Code, voter identification, registration, election integrity, identification documents, election, watcher, polling place, removal, Texas Elections Code

Summary: The committee first voted out two previously heard Senate bills without amendment: SB 688, relating to the date of the meeting of presidential electors, and SB 914, relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date of their general election for officers. Both motions passed on 8-0 votes with one member absent. The committee then heard HB 3909, which would change the current prohibition on wireless device use from a 100-foot boundary around a voting station to only inside the room where voting is taking place, with a committee substitute also adding state-prescribed signage. The author and supporters said the change would reduce confusion and make enforcement easier for election workers, while opponents argued the existing 100-foot rule helps prevent electioneering, recording, and possible technical interference with election equipment. The bill was left pending. Members also heard HB 1968, which would repeal a provision that requires counties to provide election services to certain political subdivisions in odd-numbered years but not even-numbered years, making county-provided election services consistent across years. Supporters said it would improve consistency for smaller cities and school districts, while opponents warned it could strain county equipment and staffing during heavy election cycles. The bill was left pending. HB 2279 would require voter registrars to remove a person from the rolls if the person swears under oath during jury service that they are not a U.S. citizen; supporters said this would streamline removal of ineligible voters, while opponents raised concerns about mistaken identity and loss of due process. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard HB 2803, which would require a presiding judge to give a poll watcher a signed statement explaining any removal from service. Supporters said this would improve documentation and accountability, and one witness asked for clarification that improper removal would remain a criminal offense; the author said he would consider a floor amendment and further discussion. The committee also heard HB 4253, which would create a more uniform voter-roll maintenance process based on inactivity, sending confirmation notices to voters who have not voted in the prior 25 months and eventually removing those who do not respond after multiple election cycles. Supporters said it would clean up outdated records and help keep voters registered where they actually live, while opponents argued it could wrongly remove eligible voters who simply do not vote regularly. HB 4253 was left pending as well.

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• Laura Presley with True Texas Elections. Welcome, ma'am. I show you registered as Dr.
• Secure Texas Elections? That's correct, yes.
• integrity and Secure Texas Elections.
• And Secure Texas Elections? Yes, subcommittee correct. Yes, okay.
• This legislation amends the Texas Election Code to prohibit candidates from filing.

Bills: HB1968, HB2279, HB2739, HB2803, HB3909, HB3918, HB4253, HB4475, HB5115, HB5430

Keywords: election services, contracting, political subdivisions, county elections, election code, voter registration, citizenship status, election law, cancellation, disqualification, Texas Election Code, voter identification, registration, election integrity, identification documents, election, watcher, polling place, removal, Texas Elections Code

Bills: HB429, HB496, HB640, HB657, HB665, HB677, HB952

Keywords: Texas Election Code, elections, voting station, polling place, ballot marking, ballot reading, child accompaniment, minor, parental supervision, voter education, secretary of state, county election administrator, voter assistance, election administration, poll worker rules, ballot secrecy, HB 496, ballot option, none of the above, abstain from vote

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• Yes, uh, I'm here on Texas, on behalf of the Texas Wildlife Association.
• And completely the state of Texas.
• I entered military service in Texas and knew that when I retired in 2014, that the great state of Texas
• I represent the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
• Uh, there are communities that are already facing this in South Texas, West Texas, where the best thing

Bills: SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2

Keywords: redistricting, election, Texas legislature, district composition, political representation, congressional redistricting, Texas House of Representatives, U.S. House, Congressional districts, district map, district boundaries, gerrymandering, voting rights, election law, apportionment, representation, special committee, PLANC2308, redistricting plan, elections

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• While Texas law currently requires post-election hand count audits, the evolving landscape of election
• Texas law organizes our election systems by precinct. not polling locations.
• The Chair calls Jennifer Doinoff with the Texas Association of County Elected Election Officials.
• Senate Bill 2166 harmonizes the pre-election testing requirements that are in the Texas election.
• This bill enhances the testing protocols for voting tabulation equipment in Texas elections.

Bills: HB3097, HB3691, SB108, SB827, SB1541, SB1862, SB2166, SB2216

Keywords: Texas elections, Election Code, uniform election date, November election, local elections, political subdivisions, general election date, election administration, municipal utility district, county elections, local government, ballot scheduling, candidate filing, voter turnout, election calendar, HB 3097, early voting, electronic application, mail-in ballot, voting accessibility

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• Now they want to move back to Texas. And be home or they get stationed back in Texas.
• The idea is you're in Texas.
• right here in Texas.
• We got a place here in Austin, Texas called Texas One Center.
• Texas Center. Oh, Texas One Center. Uh, is there a cost to get an ID for them?

Bills: HB163, HB 296

Keywords: judicial liability, personal bond, felony offenses, judges, criminal justice reform, voter registration, election procedures, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, Texas election law, residence address, precinct voting, county move, same-county move, Election Code, registrar, statement of residence, polling place, local elections

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• That was the East Texas accent coming out there.
• In Texas, 95% of the time it's in Spanish.
• in the southern region of Texas alone.
• I have a sibling in the Lucas, Texas area.
• in elections.

Bills: HB295, HB824, HB1579, HB1581, HB2189, HB295

Keywords: bullying, antisemitism, school policies, school discipline, education, education policy, Texas Education Code, hate speech, student rights, civics education, high school curriculum, government, voting process, elected officials, Texas Seal of Biliteracy, biliteracy, bilingual education, multilingual, language proficiency, high school diploma

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• We have less than half the voter turnout compared to some other cities. ...Texas, who hold their elections
• Recently in primary elections in Texas, candidates have filed for the same office for nomination by multiple
• The Libertarian Party of Texas believes in minimizing state involvement in elections and empowering individuals
• My name is Christina Adkins, and I'm the Director of Elections for the Texas Secretary of State's office
• Texoga, Texas Royalty Council, and Texas Civil.

Bills: SB38, SB287, SB291, SB292, SB508, SB618, SB901, SB1436, SB1494, SB1626, SB1719, SB1999, SB1333, SB 38

Keywords: evictions, property law, tenant rights, landlord responsibilities, justice court, court rules, SB 287, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, sexually oriented business, adult entertainment, strip club, nude entertainment, live nude performance, alcohol prohibition, alcohol consumption, possession of alcohol, criminal offense, Class A misdemeanor, state jail felony, third degree felony

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• rules, or procedures not explicitly allowed by the Texas Election Code.
• Texas has some of the strongest election code laws in the country.
• Paul was denied entry by the election administrator. which is a violation of Texas Election Code 127.201
• This is a violation of Texas Election Code 1.012 E through H.
• Texas Election Code 122.001 states that election systems must be accurate.

Bills: SB38, SB287, SB291, SB292, SB508, SB618, SB901, SB1436, SB1494, SB1626, SB1719, SB1999, SB1333, SB 38

Keywords: evictions, property law, tenant rights, landlord responsibilities, justice court, court rules, SB 287, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, sexually oriented business, adult entertainment, strip club, nude entertainment, live nude performance, alcohol prohibition, alcohol consumption, possession of alcohol, criminal offense, Class A misdemeanor, state jail felony, third degree felony

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• The Chair calls Andrew Eller, with the Election Integrity Committee and Secure Texas Election Subcommittee
• The Chair calls Andrew Eller with the Election Integrity Committee and Secure Texas Elections Subcommittee
• Laura Presley with True Texas Elections. Thank you.
• I'm S-R-E-C-S-D-10 in the Texas First Election Group. Perfect.
• Election officials in Texas are entrusted with implementing our elections and election procedures in

Bills: HB569, HB766, HB1638, HB2316, HB2773, HB2785, HB3113, HB3709, HB3775, HB4275

Keywords: early voting, ballot correction, voting rights, election integrity, mail-in voting, voter notification, HB 766, precinct chair, precinct chair candidate, ballot application, Texas Election Code, Section 172.021, election administration, candidate filing, party precinct chair, county party, political party office, email address, telephone number, confidential candidate information

Bills: HB 34, HB 128, HB 621, HB 748, HB 2259, HB 2960, HB 3113, HB 4749, SB 835

Keywords: property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, sexual abuse, nondisclosure, confidentiality, public policy, Trey's Law, elections, scannable ballots, voting technology, paper ballots, electoral process, jury service, juror qualifications, grand jury, petit jury, legal implications

Bills: HB 34, HB 128, HB 621, HB 748, HB 2259, HB 2960, HB 3113, HB 4749, SB 835

Keywords: property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, sexual abuse, nondisclosure, confidentiality, public policy, Trey's Law, elections, scannable ballots, voting technology, paper ballots, electoral process, jury service, juror qualifications, grand jury, petit jury, legal implications