Skip to main content
Texas Legislature 2023

Texas House advances bill to eliminate Harris County election chief position

The new law would force the county to move election duties under its clerk and tax assessor-collector, in reaction to what critics call a continued pattern of election problems.

By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune
Election workers process ballot machines at the central counting center at NRG Park in Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.


Texans need truth. Help us report it.

Support independent Texas news

Become a member. Join today.

Donate now

Explore related story topics

Politics State government 2020 elections 2022 elections 2024 elections Texas House of Representatives Texas Legislature Texas Senate