Committee Membership
Chairman
Shaheen, Matt
House District 66
R-Plano
Isaac, Carrie
House District 73
R-Wimberley
Morales Shaw, Penny
House District 113
D-Houston
Plesa, Mihaela
House District 70
D-Dallas
Raymond, Richard Peña
House District 42
D-Laredo
Swanson, Valoree
House District 150
R-Spring
Toth, Steve
House District 15
R-The Woodlands
Wilson, Terry
House District 20
R-Georgetown
Committee Partisan Split
5R – 4D
Committee Efficiency
| Legislation Referred to Committee | Legislation Voted Out of Committee | Overall Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| 263 | 76 | 28.90% |
Number of Committee Meetings: 22
Committee Jurisdiction
The Texas House Committee on Elections is responsible for overseeing the state’s electoral processes, voting rights, campaign finance, and related regulatory and administrative functions. The committee plays a key role in maintaining the integrity, security, and accessibility of elections in Texas, including primary, special, and general elections.
In addition to reviewing and proposing changes to the Election Code, the committee evaluates election-related activities conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State, and considers legislation affecting voter registration, ballot access, and campaign disclosures.
The committee’s jurisdiction includes oversight of several areas and one key state agency, such as:
- The right of suffrage in Texas, including voter eligibility and access to the ballot
- Primary, special, and general elections, including rules and procedures
- Revision and modification of the Texas Election Code
- Oversight of the Secretary of State’s role in elections
- Campaign finance, including disclosure requirements and enforcement
- Texas Office of the Secretary of State
Committee Contact Information
Capitol Location
Capitol Extension, E2.144
Phone Number
(512) 463-0772
