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Bill aimed at increasing transparency could sow chaos for election officials, experts say

Under state Sen. Paul Bettencourt’s bill, some individuals could submit requests for explanations of ‘election irregularities’ and potentially bring them to the Texas Secretary of State.

By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, on the Senate floor on Sept. 14, 2023.

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