Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate State Affairs Committee May 12th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs May 12th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

The meeting focused on several critical pieces of legislation including HB677, HB3133, HB668, SB2819, and SB3070. Notably, HB677 prohibits county election administrators from holding other appointed positions while serving in their role, with no public testimony registered against it, leading to its pending status. Conversely, HB3133, which addresses the issue of explicit deep fake material on social media, drew significant attention but was left pending without public testimony as well. The discussion of HB668 included provisions for a one-year grace period for licensed handgun owners after expiration, a relatively straightforward bill that also registered no public testimony. Meanwhile, SB2819, a companion to HB677, emphasizes the strict regulations surrounding election administration, seeking to eliminate any potential conflicts of interest. Lastly, SB3070 sparked conversations about lottery regulations and transparency in operations, prompting discussions around its implications and garnering witness testimonies in favor of the bill.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB677

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
3/25/25  
Voted on by House
5/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/15/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the restrictions on political activities of a county elections administrator.
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Texas House Bill HB766

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
4/21/25  
Voted on by House
5/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/15/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the ballot application requirements for the election of a precinct chair.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB668

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
5/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/15/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the renewal of a license to carry a handgun.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3133

Filed
2/20/25  
Out of House Committee
4/24/25  
Voted on by House
5/2/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to user reports of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms.