The House Committee on Elections

82nd Legislature

September 24, 2012

10:00 a.m.

E2.014

Pursuant to a notice posted on September 19, 2012, the House Committee on Elections met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Taylor, Larry, at 10:08 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Taylor, Larry; Burkett; Farias; Isaac; and King, Phil.

A quorum was present.

INTERIM CHARGE NUMBER 2

The chair laid out Interim Charge Number 2 which states,” Examine the benefits and risks of using mobile voting stations in Texas.”

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

INTERIM CHARGE NUMBER 3

The chair laid out Interim Charge Number 3 which states,” Examine ways to more clearly define a residence address for voter registration purposes, giving special consideration to college-age students.”

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Branch now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

INTERIM CHARGE NUMBER 4

The chair laid out Interim Charge Number 4 which states,” Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 82nd Legislature.”

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Veasey now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 12:50 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Taylor, Larry, Chair

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Nicole Sunstrum, Clerk