Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Elections Committee May 15th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Elections May 15th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Elections Committee

The meeting of the House Committee on Elections covered several significant bills, particularly focusing on election integrity and voter registration processes. Notable discussions included the challenges posed by election irregularities and the introduction of electronic voter registration aimed at enhancing efficiency and security. Representative Swanson presented SB 505, which would strengthen oversight in election irregularities, while HB 311, discussed in detail, proposed an electronic voter registration system modeled after successful implementations in other states. Both bills sparked robust discussions among committee members and witnesses, highlighting various perspectives on improving electoral processes. The members indicated a shared goal of maintaining transparency and accountability in Texas elections, though differing opinions on specific measures were apparent throughout the meeting. The meeting adjourned with many bills left pending, awaiting further consideration as the committee seeks a consensus.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB311

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to electronic voter registration.
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Texas Senate Bill SB447

Filed
11/21/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/10/25  
Out of House Committee
5/20/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.
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Texas Senate Bill SB505

Filed
11/25/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/26/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/16/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2217

Filed
3/11/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/22/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/1/25  
Out of House Committee
5/20/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2753

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/22/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/6/25  
Out of House Committee
5/20/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes.