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Committee:	Senate State Affairs
Title:	Interim Report
Subjects:	Affordable housing | Age (Law) | Agriculture | Alcohol laws and regulations | Audits | Beverages | Bingo | BlackRock | Boycotts | Child welfare | Children's mental health | Citizenship | Compassionate Use Act, Texas | Countywide Polling Place Program | Distilleries | e-commerce | Election administration | Election security | Electioneering | Elections | Emergency shelters | Environmental, Social, and Governance | Farm Bill | Farm produce | Financial investments | Foreign real estate transactions | Freedom of speech | Gambling | Government transparency | Hemp | High tech industry | Homelessness | Immigrants | Impeachment | Investment of public funds | Ku Klux Klan | Landlords and tenants | Lottery Commission, Texas | Lottery.com | Marijuana | Minors | Natural gas industry | Oil industry | Open government | Open Meetings Act, Texas | Open records requests and decisions | Paxton, Ken | Political violence | Pornography | Primary elections | Product safety | Public demonstrations | Public Information Act, Texas | Public retirement systems | Real estate transactions | Runoff elections | School districts | Secretary of State, Texas | Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act | Social media | State comparisons | Substance abuse | Texas Constitution | Texas Distilled Spirits Association | Texas history | Texas Lottery | Transitional housing | U.S. Constitution | Voter registration |
Library Call Number:	L1836.88 ST29A
Session:	88th R.S. (2023)
Online version:	View report [93 pages  File size: 2,963 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Maintaining Election Security: Identify threats to Texas’s election integrity, including those from "Big Tech" and foreign entities. Recommend ways to neutralize such threats. Additionally, evaluate the countywide polling place program in Texas. Make recommendations to address countywide polling issues, such as increased wait times, longer travel distances, supply shortages, and reporting irregularities. Evaluate current laws that prohibit political subdivisions and public school districts from using government resources for illegal electioneering. Make recommendations to strengthen these laws and put a stop to illegal electioneering.
2.	Social Media & Protecting Children: Study the impact of social media use on children. Review current mechanisms in place to protect minors online. Monitor the implementation of HB 18, 88th R.S., relating to the protection of minors from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection with the use of certain digital services and electronic devices, including the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school. Make policy recommendations to further protect Texas children online.
3.	Protecting Texas Land and Assets: Evaluate strategic land and asset acquisitions in Texas by foreign entities that threaten the safety and security of the United States. Further, evaluate large-scale purchases of single-family homes by domestic entities and its impact on housing affordability for Texas families. Make recommendations to ensure Texans are secure from foreign threats and homes are affordable in our state.
4.	Responsible Investing: Study the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on our state’s public pensions, with a focus on proxy voting services. Make recommendations to ensure our state’s pension systems vote and invest in accordance with their fiduciary responsibility to maximize profit. Additionally, monitor the implementation of SB 13, 87th R.S., relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies. Specifically, examine how a company is removed from the list of companies that boycott energy companies when the company ceases to boycott energy companies. Report on how frequently the list maintained by the comptroller is updated and make recommendations to ensure an ongoing accurate list.
5.	Banning Delta 8 and 9: Examine the sale of intoxicating hemp products in Texas. Make recommendations to further regulate the sale of these products, and suggest legislation to stop retailers who market these products to children.
6.	Impeachment Reform: Evaluate the constitutional and statutory impeachment procedures in our state. Make recommendations to ensure a fair and transparent process.
7.	Runoff Elections: Study the prerequisites, timing, and efficiency of runoff elections. Make recommendations to increase the efficiency and lower the costs of runoff elections. Examine the 50% vote threshold to avoid a runoff, particularly when four or more candidates are running for the same office. Report whether the vote percentage threshold should be lowered in some instances.
8.	Lottery: Study "lottery courier services," which allow their clients to purchase lottery tickets over the internet. Report on the number of couriers and the magnitude of sales from such services in Texas. Determine whether courier services are operating legally in Texas and whether a change in law is needed to respond to technological advancements to protect children in our state and to maintain original legislative intent. Recommend legislation to clarify Texas’s laws regarding online lottery sales.
9.	Unmasking Protestors: Study the use of face coverings and hoods designed to conceal the identity of those bent on committing crimes at protests. Recommend legislation to stop the chaos and destruction by those who attempt to commit crimes while concealing their identity during public gatherings.
10.	Stop Noncitizen Voting: Evaluate the current safeguards in place to prevent noncitizens from voting in elections. Recommend legislation to facilitate the removal of noncitizen voters from the voter rolls as well as legislation to prevent noncitizens from registering to vote in Texas.
11.	Beverages with THC: Evaluate Texas laws and regulations concerning THC beverage manufacturing and delivery. Report on the current regulations and safeguards Texas may or may not have in place for drinks with any amount of THC. Recommend legislation to protect Texas consumers.
12.	Public Trust in Government: Examine the current state of accountability, ethics, and transparency in local government. Recommend ways to bolster public trust in local government by strengthening the Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act.
13.	Addressing Homelessness: Study programs that address the homelessness crisis in Texas. Specifically, review programs like Haven for Hope and determine whether such programs could be a model throughout our state. Propose legislation to address the root causes of homelessness by expanding successful programs for cities of all sizes.
14.	Election Audit Reports: Evaluate the Secretary of State’s election audit reports. Make recommendations to secure our elections and ensure counties follow the law.
15.	Monitoring: Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on State Affairs passed by the 88th Legislature. Specifically, evaluate the impact of SB 2284, 88th R.S. relating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit. Report whether the increased sale of distilled spirits has had a positive impact on economic development and public safety in this industry.
Committee:	House Elections
Title:	Interim Report
Subjects:	Early voting | Election administration | Election dates | Election residency requirements | Elections | Military personnel | Secretary of State, Texas | University students | Unopposed elections | Voter registration | Voting by mail |
Library Call Number:	L1836.83 EL25he
Session:	82nd R.S. (2011)
Online version:	View report [29 pages]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Examine the benefits and risks of using mobile voting stations in Texas.
2.	Examine ways to more clearly define a residence address for voter registration purposes, giving special consideration to college-age students.
3.	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)
4.	Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 82nd Legislature.
Committee:	House Elections
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	House Committee on Elections, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2002 : a report to the House of Representatives, 78th Texas Legislature.
Subjects:	Campaign finance reform | Election administration | Elections | Vote recounts | Voter registration | Voter turnout | Voting by mail |
Library Call Number:	L1836.77 el25he
Session:	77th R.S. (2001)
Online version:	View report [108 pages  File size: 4,785 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Examine ways to improve the recruitment, retention and education of election day workers.
2.	Reassess the procedures used for counting ballots when an error in tabulation is made by an elections' administrator or equipment.
3.	Review the Election Code, Chapter 254, Political Reporting. Assess whether reorganization and revision of the Chapter would improve the Chapter's ease of use, consistency, compliance and effectiveness of purpose.
4.	Consider ways to increase voter participation and the efficiency of the state's election processes.
5.	Actively monitor the agency programs under the committee's oversight jurisdiction.
6.	Consider the feasibility of centralizing the conduct of elections at the county level of government, designation of permanent county polling locations to reduce voter confusion, and moving filing deadlines for local elections to encourage joint elections.
7.	Study the implications to Texas electoral system of suspension of Saturday mail delivery by U.S. Postal Service.
Committee:	House Elections
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	House Committee on Elections, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2000 : a report to the House of Representatives, 77th Texas Legislature.
Subjects:	Campaign contributions | Campaign contributors | Campaign finance reform | Early voting | Elections | Persons with disabilities | Voter registration | Voters | Voting by mail |
Library Call Number:	L1836.76 el25he
Session:	76th R.S. (1999)
Online version:	View report [82 pages  File size: 2,260 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Review and assess all issues related to the financing of campaigns, including so-called "soft-money" and other funds whose source is unclear, the influence of out-of-state political action committees, and so-called "late-train" contributions.
2.	Examine the benefits of reducing the number and changing the dates of uniform elections.
3.	Examine the procedures for early voting by mail, including simplification of the application, deadlines, distribution of lists, and similar matters.
4.	Review Title 15, Election Code, to consider changes to make it easier to understand and follow.
5.	Consider methods to make voter registration rolls more accurate and easier to use.
6.	Assess the need for better accommodation of voters with visual impairments.
Committee:	House Elections
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	House Committee on Elections, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 1998 : a report to the House of Representatives, 76th Texas Legislature.
Subjects:	Campaign contributions | Campaign contributors | Campaign finance reform | Early voting | Election fraud | Elections | Political advertising | Soft money | State officials' campaign contributions | Voter registration | Voting Rights Act of 1965 |
Library Call Number:	L1836.75 el25he
Session:	75th R.S. (1997)
Online version:	View report [45 pages  File size: 2,287 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Determine the feasibility of gaining Texas' release from requirements to pre-clear all changes in state and local election law under the U.S. Voting Rights Act.
2.	Examine and evaluate the role of financial contributions in campaigns for election to state offices. Identify practices or trends that may be detrimental to the public interest and study ways to eliminate or reverse those trends. (Joint with House Committee on State Affairs)
3.	Conduct active oversight of agencies under the committee's jurisdiction, and monitor implementation of major elections-related legislation passed by the 75th Legislature.
Committee:	House Elections
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	Committee on Elections, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 1996 : a report to the House of Representatives, 75th Texas Legislature.
Subjects:	Campaign finance reform | Early voting | Election fraud | Elections | Ethics Commission, Texas | Judicial campaign contributions | Judicial elections | Judicial selection | Justice, U.S. Department of | Legislative process | Primary elections | Voter registration | Voting by mail | Voting Rights Act of 1965 |
Library Call Number:	L1836.74 el25he
Session:	74th R.S. (1995)
Online version:	View report [34 pages  File size: 1,562 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Study how the State of Texas can be removed from the U.S. Justice Department's enforcement of the Voting Rights Act.
2.	Study problems associated with early voting by mail.
3.	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..
4.	Study the feasibility of moving the primary election date. Consider not holding a separate presidential primary.
5.	Conduct active oversight of agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction, including the implementation of the 1995 Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.
Committee:	Senate Initiative and Referendum, Interim
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	Senate Interim Committee on Initiative and Referendum : final report to the 75th Legislature.
Subjects:	Elections | Initiative and referendum |
Library Call Number:	L1836.74 in5
Session:	74th R.S. (1995)
Online version:	View report [288 pages  File size: 14,145 kb]
Charge:	This report should address the charge below.
1.	The Interim Committee shall study and make recommendations regarding the use of initiative and referendum in Texas. The Interim Committee should include in its study: the extent to which initiative and/or referendum are curently used in Texas and other states; methods used in other states to limit the number of initiative and referendum measures on the ballot for any one election; methods used in other states to limit initiative and referendum ballot measures to major public policy decisions or to prohibit frivolous or minor issues from being placed on the ballot; the costs associated with initiative and referendum and methods used to fund those expenses; methods used in other states to inform the public regarding iniative and referendum measures on the ballot; and methods used in other states to prohibit initiative and referendum campaigns from being dominated by special interest money.
Committee:	House Elections
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	Committee on Elections, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 1992 : a report to the House of Representatives, 73rd Legislature.
Subjects:	Crossover voting | Early voting | Elections | Primary elections | Runoff elections | Voter registration |
Library Call Number:	L1836.72 el25
Session:	72nd R.S. (1991)
Online version:	View report [22 pages  File size: 674 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Monitor and oversee legislation enacted during the 72nd Regular and Special Called Sessions that was considered by the Elections Committee; Performance Audit Review Recommendations; and any agency-initiated changes.
2.	Study issues relating to voter registration, including streamlining processes and procedures with the goal of registering a greater number of potential voters.
3.	Examine issues regarding the processes and procedures relating to elections, including but not limited to ballot security, election dates and other dates related to the election cycle, participation in elections among groups protected by the federal Voting Rights Act, and programs designed to heighten awareness among the public of the democratic process.
Committee:	House Elections
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	Report of the Committee on Elections, House of Representatives, State of Texas, 70th Legislature : to the speaker and members of the Texas House of Representatives.
Subjects:	Early voting | Election fraud | Elections | Voter registration | Voter turnout | Voting by mail |
Library Call Number:	L1836.70 EL25
Session:	70th R.S. (1987)
Online version:	View report [33 pages  File size: 1,367 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	To study possible cost containment measures for primary and general elections.
2.	To study absentee voting including absentee voting by mail.
3.	To study methods of improving the accessibility of voter registration, and means by which the timeliness of updating and the accuracy of voter registration lists can be improved.
Committee:	House Elections
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	Interim report to the 69th Texas Legislature / Texas House of Representatives, Committee on Elections.
Subjects:	Elections | Felonies | Voter registration | Voter turnout | Voters | Voting Rights Act of 1965 |
Library Call Number:	L1836.68 el25
Session:	68th R.S. (1983)
Online version:	View report [43 pages  File size: 1,449 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	To monitor all activities and have budget oversight responsibilities for those agencies, boards and commissions as listed in Rule 3, Section 8.
2.	To study the recent extension of the federal Voting Rights Act and the effect on elections in Texas.
3.	To review the administration, financing and organizations of voter registration and voter outreach.
4.	To study the implementation of mandatory joint elections for political subdivisions and the possibility of uniform election dates.
5.	To study the procedure for restoring voting rights to persons previously convicted of a felony.
Committee:	House Elections
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	To the speaker and members of the Texas House of Representatives, 68th Legislature : report of the Committee on Elections, Texas House of Representatives, 67th Legislature.
Subjects:	Elections | Political conventions | Secretary of State, Texas | Statutory revision | Voting by mail |
Library Call Number:	L1836.67 el25
Session:	67th R.S. (1981)
Online version:	View report [16 pages  File size: 406 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Oversight functions shall be conducted for all appropriations-related actions of those agencies assigned to this committee for appropriative purposes during the 67th Regular Session of the Legislature. Close scrutiny should be given to each agency to ascertain if legislative intent is being carried out in the rules promulgated by the agency and if the rules are feasible and practical in their application. These agencies include: Secretary of State - partial.
2.	Monitor and assist the Legislative Council in preparing for introduction into the 68th Legislature a bill which recodifies the Election Code.
3.	Study the voting rights procedures for overseas citizens and military personnel.
4.	Study the relationship between party rules and state law in Texas.
Committee:	House Privileges and Elections, Special
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	Report of the House Committee on Privileges and Elections.
Subjects:	Elections | Legislative election contests | Texas House elections |
Library Call Number:	L1801.9 P939
Session:	66th R.S. (1979)
Online version:	View report [72 pages  File size: 306 kb]
Charge:	This report should address the charge below.
1.	Investigate the factual and legal issues of the election contest between Kae Thomas Patrick and Donald Mack Cartwright for the election of a representative from District 57H. *

* This represents an abstract of the report contents. Charge text is incomplete or unavailable.

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