Lawmakers hear arguments for revamping the state’s current paper-based system, including the threat of new backlogs if a proposed proof-of-citizenship requirement becomes law.

The bill fixes a 2023 law that created headaches for election administrators. It awaits the governor’s signature.

Democrats and other critics say a House bill threatens to disenfranchise people who can’t easily access the right documents.

After the state failed to stop the county mailings last year, the effort moves to the Legislature.

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.