The state says a bill requiring counties to switch to TEAM would make it easier to monitor voter rolls. But the system has had its problems.

The proposal would require counties who choose to hand count to use ballots that can be scanned and tabulated by a voting machine.

Gov. Greg Abbott sets Nov. 4 special election to fill vacant congressional seat

If Gov. Abbott doesn’t call an election, the seat could remain vacant until next year, leaving Houston-area Texans without representation.

The legislation would create new barriers for voters, and new burdens for election officials.

The remaining plaintiffs in the case are organizations representing Latino and Black voters, with a trial set to begin May 21.

The new mandates, including a proof-of-citizenship requirement and revised voting machine standards, would override the powers of Congress, states, and independent agencies. Elon Musk’s team would investigate voter rolls.

Federal judge says the rule in SB1 discriminates against voters with disabilities, but lets it stay in place for the May 3 election.

A new bill responds to court rulings that have restricted the state’s authority to supersede decisions by local prosecutors.

The Justice Department under Biden had challenged a GOP-led redistricting that diluted the political power of minorities.