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Texas becomes 30th state to join Electronic Registration Information Center

The Texas Secretary of State announced that Texas joined ERIC, a non-profit consortium of member states. ERIC assists states in increasing voter participation and improving voter roll accuracy. Texas will use ERIC to identify eligible unregistered voters, voters who moved, deceased voters, and duplicate registrations.

Where
Statewide
When
March 9, 2020
Sources
From an official record

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Appropriation for Texas to join ERIC consortium$1.5 million1 Who pays or receives it: Texas Legislature

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Who's involved

  • Keith IngramDirector of Elections
  • Shane HamlinExecutive Director of ERIC
  • Grace ChimenePresident of League of Women Voters of Texas
  • Secretary HughsTexas Secretary of State

The facts

  • Texas became the 30th state to join ERIC.1
  • ERIC was formed in 2012 with assistance from The Pew Charitable Trusts.1
  • During the 2019 session, the 86th Texas Legislature appropriated $1.5 million for Texas to join ERIC.1
  • 29 states and Washington D.C. were already ERIC members when Texas joined.1
  • ERIC will help identify voters who moved, died, or have duplicate registrations.1

Who said what

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  • Keith Ingram, Director of Elections ERIC participation is important step in identifying eligible unregistered voters for outreach.1
  • Shane Hamlin, Executive Director of ERIC ERIC membership will improve voter roll accuracy and help reach eligible unregistered Texans.1
  • Grace Chimene, President of League of Women Voters of Texas LWV advocated for Texas participation and applauds bipartisan legislative effort.1

Sources

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  1. Texas Joins Electronic Registration Information Center Texas Secretary of State , official record, October 3, 2026

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