As of Nov. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 200 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 200, Ballotpedia tracked five from Nov. 13-19. Republicans sponsored four, while Democrats sponsored one. The five bills are below:
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TX HB70: Relating to the combination of certain election precincts, Rep. David Cook (R).
- “As introduced, this bill:
- Provides that if, due to redistricting implementation, a county election precinct has fewer than 500 registered voters, a commissioners court, or county executive committee of a political party in a primary, may combine precincts.
- Provides that county election precincts in counties with fewer than 250,000 people may also be combined if changes result in precincts with 500-750 voters.
- Adds that a county with a population of less than 1.2 million, not participating in the countywide polling place program, may combine precincts if a suitable polling place cannot be secured, or if it serves voters of both precincts.
- Specifies that the combined precinct is still subject to certain maximum population sizes as prescribed in existing law.”
- “As introduced, this bill:
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TX HB63: Relating to a requirement that an election for a member of a board of trustees of an independent school district is partisan, Rep. Steve Toth (R).
- “As introduced, this bill:
- Enacts partisan school board elections, requiring a candidate filing for school board to state their aligned party, including the option of not aligning with any given party.
- Designates the general election date for all school board elections, requiring districts to make the change by December 31, 2023.
- Implements that all school board terms will be four years.
- Requires primary elections for school board members.
- Applies a $75 filing fee to run as a candidate for school board.”
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- “As introduced, this bill:
