HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   Elections 

TIME & DATE: 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 

PLACE:       E2.028 
CHAIR:       Rep. Geanie Morrison 

The committee will meet to consider testimony on the following interim charges:

4. Examine online voter registration systems in other states. Study costs and security concerns, weigh the pros and cons of online voter registration, and make recommendations.

5. Review the study by the Secretary of State required by HB 3103 (83R) regarding moving the date of the Texas presidential primary election, and make appropriate recommendations.

6. Conduct legislative oversight and monitoring of the agencies and programs under the committee’s jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 83rd Legislature. In conducting this oversight, the committee should:

     a.   consider any reforms to state agencies to make them more                responsive to Texas taxpayers and citizens;

     b.   identify issues regarding the agency or its governance that may               be appropriate to investigate, improve, remedy, or                      eliminate;

     c.   determine whether an agency is operating in a transparent and           efficient manner; and

     d.   identify opportunities to streamline programs and services while         maintaining the mission of the agency and its programs.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 24 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.