The Texas House also passed a measure to give the Texas Secretary of State more flexibility in verifying voter registration data.
Requests for emails between Harris County’s elections administrator and other officials has again been delayed due to an appeal from the secretary of state’s office.
Citing nearly two years of election “disasters," the Senate has already approved a bill forcing Harris County to revise its elections management.
Delayed openings and voting site closures due to equipment malfunctions and a paper ballot shortage have prompted multiple requests for public records.
Legislation to address concerns over ballot language, bloated voter rolls, and Harris County’s problematic elections gained momentum this week.
Former state senator Jane Nelson will become the 115th Secretary of State of Texas and the sixth to hold the position under Gov. Greg Abbott.
Some lawmakers say returning election management to elected officials will restore accountability and transparency in Harris County.
A judge has rejected Judge DaSean Jones’ claim that the election contest infringed on his rights to freedom of speech and association.
Harris County drew national attention and a criminal investigation into elections marred by delays, ballot shortages, and conflicting court orders.
The secretary of state has completed a full forensic audit of the 2020 general election in the state's largest Democratic and Republican counties.
Citing 19 alleged violations of election code, a Republican candidate who lost by 0.26 percent is seeking a new election in Harris County.
Citing Harris County’s paper ballot shortage that halted voting at multiple sites, Mike May is contesting his loss to Rep. Jon Rosenthal.
