# Texas Lawmakers Debate Election Integrity, Voter Access

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-05-15T04:09:03+00:00
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Texas House lawmakers recently concluded a hearing on election integrity, focusing on preventing noncitizen voting and tightening voter registration rules. They discussed adjusting deadlines, enhancing transparency, and utilizing tools like the federal SAVE database to verify citizenship. Although the Secretary of States office identified around 2,700 potential noncitizens out of 18 million registered voters, these were mostly clerical errors with no voting history. Supporters argue that every noncitizen ballot undermines real votes and threatens sovereignty, advocating for proof-of-citizenship laws. However, critics warn that such laws disproportionately affect marginalized groups. The hearing also addressed issues from the March primaries in Williamson and Dallas counties, including long lines and mix-ups due to precinct-only voting. Counties are seeking state funds for better equipment and training, and a representative plans a bill allowing political parties to run primaries independently next session. The ultimate goal is to strengthen polls while ensuring accessibility for all eligible voters. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/80e643324c5e8ff5

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