House Committee on Elections - 74th R.S. (1995)
Committee Members
Charges
- Study how the State of Texas can be removed from the U.S. Justice Department's enforcement of the Voting Rights Act.
- Study problems associated with early voting by mail.
- Review election legislation that passed the House, but died in the Senate during the 74th Regular Session, specifically HB 483 74th R.S.; HB 1859 74th R.S.; HB 2239 74th R.S.; HB 2241 74th R.S.; and HB 2243 74th R.S..
- Study the feasibility of moving the primary election date. Consider not holding a separate presidential primary.
- Conduct active oversight of agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction, including the implementation of the 1995 Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.
Notes
Todd Staples (Member) appointed 2/19/1995.
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