Texas House Committee on Elections: Public Hearing Notice

The Texas House Committee on Elections will hold a public hearing to receive invited and public testimony on key election-related topics affecting the State of Texas.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM
• Location: Room E2.012, Texas Capitol
• Chair: Matt Shaheen
• Note: Public testimony may be limited at the discretion of the Chair

Topics for Testimony

The Committee will hear testimony on the following interim charges:

Monitoring of Election Legislation

• Oversight of laws passed by the 89th Legislature
• Focus on proper implementation and rulemaking
• Includes:
  • SB 827 – relating to audits of elections using electronic voting systems

Election Timelines

• Review of statutory election deadlines
• Evaluation of potential adjustments to:
  • Improve administration
  • Increase transparency
  • Maintain voter access

Election Transparency and Ballot Privacy

• Review of election-related information under the Texas Public Information Act
• Examination of:
  • Public access to election records
  • Ballot privacy and security requirements
• Development of recommendations to:
  • Increase transparency
  • Protect public oversight
  • Ensure ballot secrecy

Citizenship and Voting

• Examination of voter registration and voter-roll maintenance
• Focus on ensuring that:
  • Only U.S. citizens are registered and voting in Texas

Election Administration Staffing Needs

• Challenges in recruiting election workers
• Focus on early voting and Election Day staffing
• Exploration of:
  • Programs and methods to increase participation

Public Participation Options

Submit Comments Online

Texas residents may submit comments electronically on the following topics:

• SB 827 implementation
• Election timelines
• Transparency and ballot privacy
• Citizenship and voting
• Election staffing needs

Submit comments here:
https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c240

Deadline: Until the hearing is adjourned

Testify In Person

Individuals wishing to testify can find registration details here:
https://mytxlegis.capitol.texas.gov/HWRSPublic/About.aspx

Watch the Hearing Live

A live video broadcast will be available at:
https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/

Public Access Information

Guidance for attending the meeting in person:
https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/

Accessibility Notice

Persons with disabilities who require assistance (such as a sign language interpreter) should contact:

• Stacey Nicchio
• Phone: (512) 463-0850
• Notice: Requests should be made at least 72 hours in advance

Additional Notes

• Previous versions of this notice are available through the Committee Coordinator
• This is an official public hearing of the Texas House of Representatives