The House Committee on Elections

89th Legislature

August 4, 2026

10:00 a.m.

E2.012

 

Pursuant to a notice posted on July 27, 2026, the House Committee on Elections met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Shaheen, at 10:11 a.m.

 

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Shaheen; Bucy; and Wilson.

 

A quorum was not present.

 

The Chair made a motion to continue hearing despite lack of quorum.

 

The motion was adopted without objection.

 

 

 

The Chair made opening remarks.

 

(Representative Swanson now present.)

 

The committee heard testimony on the following interim charge:

 

Integration of Early and Election Day Voting: Monitor the implementation of SB 2753, relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes. Monitor the working group led by the Texas Secretary of State (SOS) in conjunction with counties. Monitor the statutorily required SOS report and its recommendations for proper implementation. Identify the administrative, funding, or operational issues that may warrant legislative consideration.

 

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

 

(Representative Plesa now present.)

 

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

 

The committee heard testimony on the following interim charge:

 

Agency Oversight: Pursuant to the broad oversight responsibilities granted to the Committee under Section 301.014, Government Code, and the House Rules of Procedure, monitor the agencies under the Committee’s jurisdiction, including for fraud, waste, and abuse where applicable. The jurisdiction of Election Committee includes the following agencies:

·         The Office of the Secretary of State.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At 1:05 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. Shaheen, Chair

 

 

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Khiabet Campos, Clerk