Bill

HB 574

87(R) - 2021
House Elections
House Elections
Elections

Contact the Author

Greg Bonnen

Phone:

512-463-0729

Capitol Office:

E2.504

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Greg Bonnen
Craig Goldman

Co-Author(s)

Charles Anderson
Trent Ashby
Cecil Bell Jr.
Briscoe Cain
David Cook
Jay Dean
Jake Ellzey
Cole Hefner
Justin Holland
Phil King
Ben Leman
Will Metcalf
Mayes Middleton
Tom Oliverson
Tan Parker
Dennis Paul
Scott Sanford
Hugh Shine
Bryan Slaton
David Spiller
Valoree Swanson
Tony Tinderholt
James White

Sponsor(s)

Larry Taylor

Bill Caption

Relating to the elements of the criminal offense of election fraud; increasing criminal penalties.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 574 would make it so that any person who knowingly or intentionally counts invalid votes, does not count valid votes, alters a report to include invalid votes, or intentionally excludes valid votes commits election fraud under Section 276.013, Election Code. It would also upgrade all offenses under this Section from Class A misdemeanors to second-degree felonies.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 574 because it helps the government fulfill a core duty without infringing on the rights of Texans. This bill would bring much needed additional security to Texas elections by addressing more forms of voter fraud and more harshly punishing those who engage in voter fraud. This is consistent with our principles of limited government and individual liberty. 

Contact the Author

Greg Bonnen

Phone:

512-463-0729

Capitol Office:

E2.504

Email: