August 26: House Elections Committee Meeting
The House Elections Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Monday, August 26, in room E2. 016 of the Capitol Extension to hear invited testimony only on the following interim charges:
Adherence to Texas Election Laws: Evaluate the Secretary of State’s Election Audit Program’s findings and solicit information regarding emergent election issues in other counties. Make recommendations to ensure counties faithfully adhere to Texas election laws and those tasked with administering and enforcing the law receive appropriate resources and training.
Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee’s jurisdiction: the storage and management processes for voter registration data and those tasked with administering and monitoring these processes.
The Committee will also hear invited testimony only to solicit information regarding potential emergent election issues in other counties.
Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so online until the hearing is adjourned.
August 27: Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
The Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, August 27, in room E1.012 of the Capitol Extension to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charge related to K-12 education:
Artificial Intelligence: Examine the development and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI). Evaluate the implications of AI adoption across the public and private sectors. Make recommendations for a responsible regulatory framework for AI development, including data privacy, industry standards, consumer protections, risk mitigation, and compliance processes. Propose any necessary changes to state law to protect the Texas radio, television, music, and film industries against unauthorized use by AI. Monitor the findings of the Texas Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council.
Public testimony is limited to two minutes. If submitting written testimony, please provide 20 copies to the clerk with your name on each copy.
