Runoff Elections: Study
the prerequisites, timing, and efficiency of runoff elections. Make
recommendations to increase the efficiency and lower the costs of runoff
elections. Examine the 50% vote threshold to avoid a runoff, particularly
when four or more candidates are running for the same office. Report whether
the vote percentage threshold should be lowered in some instances.
Stop Noncitizen Voting: Evaluate the current safeguards in place to prevent
noncitizens from voting in elections. Recommend legislation to facilitate the
removal of noncitizen voters from the voter rolls as well as legislation to
prevent noncitizens from registering to vote in Texas.
Election Audit Reports: Evaluate the Secretary of State’s election audit reports.
Make recommendations to secure our elections and ensure counties follow the
law.
Unmasking Protestors: Study
the use of face coverings and hoods designed to conceal the identity of those
bent on committing crimes at protests. Recommend legislation to stop the
chaos and destruction by those who attempt to commit crimes while concealing
their identity during public gatherings.
Public Trust in Government: Examine the current state of accountability, ethics, and
transparency in local government. Recommend ways to bolster public trust in
local government by strengthening the Public Information Act and Open
Meetings Act.
Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes per
witness. If submitting
written testimony, please provide 20 copies to the
committee clerk with
your name on each copy.