By: Lalani H.B. No. 1900
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to providing water to voters near a polling place.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 61, Election Code, is
amended by adding Section 61.015 to read as follows:
Sec. 61.015. WATER ALLOCATION TO VOTERS NEAR POLLING PLACE.
(a) A person may distribute water to voters waiting in line at a
polling place, if:
(1) the water:
(A) is provided in a single use, sealed
container; and
(B) does not contain any branding, logos, or
messaging related to a campaign, measure, or political party; and
(2) the distribution of the water:
(A) is conducted in a nonpartisan manner; and
(B) does not obstruct or interfere with the
voting process.
(b) A person distributing water under this section may not
wear attire or display materials that represent a campaign,
measure, or political party.
(c) Election officials shall ensure that any person
distributing water at a polling place complies with this section.
The election official may remove a person found in violation of this
section from the polling place.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.