Senate Select Committee on Election Security
NOTE: This is archived committee information from the 85th Legislative Session.
Committee Information
CHAIR
Bryan Hughes
MEMBERS
Brian Birdwell
Bob Hall
Don Huffines
Joan Huffman
Borris L. Miles
Judith Zaffirini
CLERK:
Drew Tedford
TEL:
(512) 463-0101
LOCATION:
Capitol Building, GE.7
Interim Charges
- In light of recent election irregularities in Texas, review voting security protocols as well as the responsibilities and duties of members of the Electoral College. Specifically, examine the use of electronic voting machines and paper ballots, voting fraud and disenfranchisement occurring inside nursing homes and assisted living facilities, outside interference and manipulation of elections, and the voting requirements of presidential electors. Make recommendations to safeguard the integrity of elections, ensure the confidentiality and security of voting records, and ensure the will of the people is reflected through their ballot and carried out through their presidential electors.