Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Elections Committee Mar 27th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Elections Mar 27th, 2025 at 10:03 am

House Elections Committee

The meeting of the committee focused primarily on various election-related bills, with significant discussions revolving around HB1783, HB1090, and HB1478. Notably, HB1783 faced opposition from representatives of the Texas Civil Rights Project, who argued that the bill would impose undue restrictions on local governments regarding ballot proposition language, potentially hindering timely responses in elections. Another contentious bill, HB1090, proposed prohibitions on certain individuals serving as volunteer deputy registrars, which drew criticism for its implications on accessibility and fairness in the electoral process. Public testimony included voices both in favor and against these bills, highlighting the ongoing debates over election integrity and administrative efficiency.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB376

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the plan for the operation of a central counting station.
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Texas House Bill HB817

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the determination of a majority vote in certain elections.
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Texas House Bill HB1297

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to renewal of an appointment as a volunteer deputy registrar.
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Texas House Bill HB1478

Filed
11/26/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration laws.
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Texas House Bill HB1661

Filed
12/18/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to election supplies and the conduct of elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
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Texas House Bill HB1783

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions and to related procedures and provisions.