| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Positive | Positive |
Relating to election integrity and preservation of the purity of the ballot box through the prevention of fraud in the conduct of an election; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
HB 6 would enact a comprehensive set of election reforms. Highlights include improved poll watcher protections, increased penalties for election-related offenses, and prohibitions on unsolicited mail-in ballots or mail-in ballot applications.
Texas Action supports HB 6 which is consistent with the principles of limited government and individual liberty. This bill would add additional security to Texas elections with a wide variety of measures including mail-in ballot reform, poll watcher protections, and increased penalties for election law violations.