House Committee on Elections - 82nd R.S. (2011)
Committee Members
- Larry Taylor, Chair
- Ana Hernandez, Vice Chair
- Leo Berman
- Dan Branch
- Cindy Burkett
- Joe Farias
- Jason Isaac
- Phil King
- Marc Veasey
Charges
- Examine the benefits and risks of using mobile voting stations in Texas.
- Examine ways to more clearly define a residence address for voter registration purposes, giving special consideration to college-age students.
- Monitor the implementation and impact of the MOVE Act on the state and on municipalities. Make legislative recommendations, as needed, to ensure a smooth implementation of the law. (Joint with the House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs)
- Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 82nd Legislature.
- Study and make recommendations for significantly improving the state's manufacturing capability.
- Find ways to increase transparency, accountability and efficiency in state government.
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