Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Elections Committee Apr 24th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Elections Apr 24th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Elections Committee

The meeting focused primarily on HB5337, which aimed to implement stricter voter identification requirements in Texas. During the session, various stakeholders, including members of the public, expressed their concerns regarding the potential disenfranchisement of eligible voters, particularly among older citizens and tribal populations. Critics of the bill highlighted that many Texan citizens might not possess the necessary documentation to comply with the new requirements, resulting in unintended consequences at the polls. Notably, representatives raised questions about the practicality of enforcing these regulations without negatively impacting voter turnout, especially for vulnerable demographics.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB2442

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to an application for an early voting ballot by mail.
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Texas House Bill HJR161

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Sent toSOS
 
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment adding individuals who are not United States citizens to the classes of persons not allowed to vote in this state.
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Texas House Bill HB3697

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the text on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail and other balloting materials.
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Texas House Bill HB4288

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the administration of elections, including the public inspection of certain election records.
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Texas House Bill HB5256

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the number of polling places in certain counties.
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Texas House Bill HB5337

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote; creating criminal offenses.
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Texas House Bill HB5362

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the basis for a third-party challenge to a voter's registration.