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GOP Lawmakers Push Bill Banning Mass Mailing Of Absentee Ballot Applications

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 21, 2020 · The measure, co-authored by Houston-area Senators Paul Bettencourt and Brandon Creighton, would codify a recent ruling by the Texas Supreme Court

Tags 2021 Texas Legislature absentee ballot mail-in ballots State Senator Paul Bettencourt Texas Election Code

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Texas Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Vote By Mail Case

Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 20, 2020 · At issue: whether election officials in Harris County and elsewhere broke the law by telling voters fear of contracting COVID-19 was a valid reason for requesting an absentee ballot.

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Dueling property tax cut packages would reduce Texans’ tax bills by more than $16 billion

Andrew Schneider

Posted on March 29, 2023 · There’s broad, bipartisan support in the Texas Legislature for using the state’s record surplus to cut taxes, but the Senate and House are at odds on how to accomplish that goal.

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GOP-authored bills would increase penalties for illegal voting and limit Harris County’s control over elections

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Posted on March 20, 2023 · Senate Bill 2 would make illegal voting a felony again. Other Republican-authored bills, filed in response to the 2022 Harris County general election, could cost Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum his job.

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Senate Republicans aim to cut property taxes by a combined $16.5 billion, more than half the state’s surplus

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Posted on March 14, 2023 · Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Senator Paul Bettencourt signaled potential friction with the House over the lower chamber’s proposal to use an appraisal cap to hold down property tax growth.

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Bettencourt, Cain, and Schofield seek to abolish Harris County Election Administrator’s Office

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Posted on March 8, 2023 · State Senator Paul Bettencourt and State Representatives Briscoe Cain and Mike Schofield have filed identical bills that would force counties with more than 1 million residents to eliminate the appointed office, handing its functions over to elected officials.

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