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HB 22 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place. House: Elections Recommitted to committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General|PARKING
HB 25 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to a prohibition on the distribution of an application form for an early voting ballot. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 32 87-0 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to voting outside a polling place. House: Elections Left pending in committee Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 110 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 123 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to participation in the countywide polling place program. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 142 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 160 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 230 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 329 87-0 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to election integrity. House: Elections Referred to Elections Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 330 87-0 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Elections Withdrawn from schedule BONDS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 478 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica | et. al. Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--General|PARKING
HB 481 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to days and hours for voting during the early voting period. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 482 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the deadline for returning a ballot voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 574 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of criminal offenses involving elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|FRAUD
HB 661 87-0 (2021) Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al. Relating to voting system equipment used by counties participating in the countywide polling place program. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 704 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to registering to vote and voting while in custody at certain county jails and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 782 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions. House: Elections Postponed City Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 844 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the method of returning a ballot to be voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|PUBLIC NOTICE|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 845 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 846 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Christina | et. al. Relating to the length of the early voting period. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1026 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the duties of the secretary of state relating to voter registration. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1056 87-0 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to temporary branch polling places. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 1128 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to persons permitted to be in a polling place or a place where ballots are being counted. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 1138 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to electronic tracking of an application for a ballot voted by mail or of a ballot voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1151 87-0 (2021) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the days and hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1179 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to certain activities near a polling place; changing the elements of certain criminal offenses. House: Elections Referred to Elections ELECTIONEERING|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 1242 87-0 (2021) Author: Cole, Sheryl Relating to the early voting period. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1243 87-0 (2021) Author: Cole, Sheryl Relating to the days and hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1245 87-0 (2021) Author: Cole, Sheryl Relating to the method of returning a ballot to be voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|PUBLIC NOTICE|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1264 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the time for making required reports of deceased residents of this state to a voter registrar and to the secretary of state. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES|County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 1300 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the reading and marking of a ballot by a person occupying a voting station or by the person's child. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Minors--General
HB 1366 87-0 (2021) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1368 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FRAUD
HB 1382 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding early voting. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1385 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to depository boxes for ballots to be voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1415 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Christina | et. al. Relating to an application for an early voting ballot by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1425 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to the adoption of the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential
HB 1463 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al. Relating to voting by mail due to childbirth or expected childbirth. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 1546 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to electronic voter registration. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1738 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE|VOLUNTEERS
HB 1806 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the composition and duties of early voting boards and signature verification committees. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 1882 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the days and hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1979 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to identification of early voting ballots voted by mail by electronic code. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2061 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 2079 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to a recommendation of polling place locations by a county clerk. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 2082 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to polling places in a precinct. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 2092 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to a requirement that candidates for municipal elective office declare a party affiliation. House: Elections Reported favorably as substituted Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties
HB 2149 87-0 (2021) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al. Relating to temporary branch polling places. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 2263 87-0 (2021) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al. Relating to the requirements for accepting certain election materials. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 2264 87-0 (2021) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al. Relating to the appointment, suspension, and termination of a county elections administrator. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General
HB 2265 87-0 (2021) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al. Relating to the hours for voting during the early voting period. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 2318 87-0 (2021) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the content and numbering of propositions on the ballot. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 2322 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to the release of information of voters receiving a ballot by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 2373 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to depository boxes for ballots to be voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 2478 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody | et. al. Relating to identification requirements for early voting by mail. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 2584 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to temporary branch polling places. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 2601 87-0 (2021) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al. Relating to the use of a device capable of recording images or sounds during election proceedings. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
HB 2615 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to the length of the early voting period. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 2875 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the issuance and acceptance of a high school and institution of higher education student identification card and certain other forms of identification as identification for voting. House: Elections Referred to Elections Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 3080 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to unsolicited provision of an application form for a ballot to be voted by mail and to procedures for verification of a ballot voted by mail; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3086 87-0 (2021) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to the identification required for voting of a voter with a recent name change. House: Elections Referred to Elections CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 3107 87-0 (2021) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to election practices and procedures. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3147 87-0 (2021) Author: Cole, Sheryl Relating to the deadline for an early voting ballot board to determine whether to accept voters' ballots. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 3200 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to the procedures following the rejection of a ballot voted by mail. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 3276 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the security of voted ballots. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--General|PEACE OFFICERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|VIDEO CAMERAS|VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 3280 87-0 (2021) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al. Relating to election integrity; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections Referred to Elections Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3285 87-0 (2021) Author: Button, Angie Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election. House: Elections Withdrawn from schedule Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|OATHS
HB 3297 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to election integrity and the prevention of fraud in the conduct of an election; creating criminal offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FRAUD
HB 3303 87-0 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to the procedure for making any change from any voting standard, practice, or procedure authorized by the Election Code House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General
HB 3341 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to a pilot program for recording activity at a ballot counting station. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|SECRETARY OF STATE|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 3356 87-0 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to a requirement that an auditable voting system be used in an election. House: Elections Referred to Elections AUDITS & AUDITORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3488 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to identification requirements for early voting by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|PASSPORTS|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3590 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to the acceptance of donations by a county commissioners court for the performance of certain functions. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 3612 87-0 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to voting outside of the polling place. House: Elections Referred to Elections Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3666 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to election practices and procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems
HB 3715 87-0 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy Relating to the acceptance of donations by a county commissioners court for the performance of certain functions. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Ethics|GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 3942 87-0 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to requiring a voter to be affiliated with a political party to vote in that party's primary election or otherwise participate in that party's affairs; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3970 87-0 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to the acceptance and counting of early voting ballots voted by mail. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 4019 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to accommodating voters with a disability. House: Elections Referred to Elections Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4028 87-0 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to training for county election officers. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|SECRETARY OF STATE|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4322 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to the location of a polling place. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 4331 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al. Relating to vote harvesting; creating an offense; creating a civil penalty. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General
HB 4364 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al. Relating to poll watchers; creating an offense. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General
HB 4402 87-0 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the date of the general election for state and county officers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Primaries
HB 4497 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to changing the date of an election during a declared disaster. House: Elections Referred to Elections Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Governor
HB 4507 87-0 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to federal election practices and procedures. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FEDERAL RELATIONS|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|SECRETARY OF STATE|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 12 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring elections on proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution to be held in November of even-numbered years. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2007 87-0 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 7. Reported enrolled Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 7 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Point of order overruled ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|FRAUD|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 99 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to participation in the countywide polling place program. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
SB 100 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
SB 130 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to the adoption of the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential
SB 208 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to a prohibition on the distribution of an application form for an early voting ballot. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
SB 231 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to training for county election officers. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|SECRETARY OF STATE|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 254 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE|VOLUNTEERS
SB 268 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
SB 303 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 331 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan
Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|OATHS
SB 377 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the method of returning a ballot to be voted by mail. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|PUBLIC NOTICE|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 378 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 537 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 569 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the time for making required reports of deceased residents of this state to a voter registrar and to the secretary of state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES|County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 605 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to persons permitted to be in a polling place or a place where ballots are being counted. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
SB 889 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to nonpartisan election watchers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1043 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to depository boxes for ballots to be voted by mail. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
SB 1110 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to emergency review of election law violations. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration
SB 1112 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to requirements for an early voting ballot voted by mail; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General
SB 1113 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to a registrar's failure to approve, change, or cancel voter registrations under applicable law. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1215 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to election practices and procedures; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1236 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to prohibited suspension of laws governing elections. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Governor
SB 1327 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the requirement for certain political subdivisions to enter into a contract for election services. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--School District|Political Subdivisions
SB 1430 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions and to related procedures and provisions. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar City Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1459 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating a voter unable to enter a polling place. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Health--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1509 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to identification requirements for early voting by mail. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1514 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the prevention of fraud in the conduct of an election. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|FRAUD
SB 1535 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the practices and procedures related to early voting by mail, including the participation of watchers; modifying and increasing criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1589 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to the enforcement of laws relating to elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1591 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to election watchers; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1607 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to elections; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs AUDITS & AUDITORS|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT
SB 1608 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to elections; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1611 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the right of the public to observe election activity; providing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1613 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to early voting ballots voted by mail; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE|WITNESSES
SB 1661 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the date on which a city may hold a general election. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 1662 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the appointment, suspension, and termination of a county elections administrator. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs County Government--General|Elections--Administration
SB 1663 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the administration of the countywide polling place program. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 1675 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to procedures for early voting by mail. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Governor|Political Subdivisions
SB 1729 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the role of the secretary of state in elections. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1730 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to a moratorium on certain election practices and procedures. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 1765 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the procedure for making any change from any voting standard, practice, or procedure authorized by the Election Code. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
SB 1822 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to dates of certain elections to be held in 2022. House: Redistricting
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Redistricting Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Redistricting|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1901 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the authority of the secretary of state to order the performance of certain election functions. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1925 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the publication of the record of voters who voted in an election. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2232 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to a study on the effect of a change to the period for voting. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2256 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to federal election practices and procedures. Received by the Secretary of the Senate Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FEDERAL RELATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 61 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting temporary suspension of absentee voting procedures. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 547 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 7. Reported enrolled Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 3 87-1 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al. Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Crimes--Miscellaneous|ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|FRAUD|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT
HB 15 87-1 (2021) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to dates of certain elections to be held in 2022. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Primaries|Redistricting|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 41 87-1 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 54 87-1 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 56 87-1 (2021) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to voting system equipment used by counties participating in the countywide polling place program. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 59 87-1 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the days and hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 76 87-1 (2021) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to the election of certain unopposed candidates. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates
HB 98 87-1 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--General|PARKING
HB 100 87-1 (2021) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al. Relating to practices and procedures for an early voting ballot voted by mail. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 101 87-1 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the creation, alteration or suspension of any voting standard, practice, or procedure authorized or required by the Election Code. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 102 87-1 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the creation, suspension, or alteration of voting standards, practices, or procedures. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 106 87-1 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 118 87-1 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Education--Higher--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 123 87-1 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the security of voted ballots. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 138 87-1 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 140 87-1 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 147 87-1 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain general academic teaching institutions. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 152 87-1 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 154 87-1 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to days and hours for voting during the early voting period. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 155 87-1 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the deadline for returning a ballot voted by mail. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 168 87-1 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to election practices and procedures. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 177 87-1 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to the acceptance and counting of early voting ballots voted by mail. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 188 87-1 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place. Filed Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|PARKING
HB 192 87-1 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the elements of the offense of illegal voting and to procedures for a person voting a provisional ballot. Filed Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 198 87-1 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to depository boxes for ballots to be voted by mail. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 201 87-1 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to temporary branch polling places. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 209 87-1 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to public access to anonymized ballots. Filed Elections--Administration|Open Records
HB 227 87-1 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to identification of early voting ballots voted by mail by electronic code. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|Electronic Information Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 228 87-1 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to a pilot program for recording activity at a ballot counting station. Filed County Government--General|Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 229 87-1 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to accommodating voters with a disability. Filed Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|INTERNET|PARKING|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 234 87-1 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to separating the conducting of federal elections from state and local elections. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 237 87-1 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to federal election practices and procedures. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FEDERAL RELATIONS|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|SECRETARY OF STATE|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 241 87-1 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties. Filed AUDITS & AUDITORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 252 87-1 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty. Filed Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FRAUD
HB 280 87-1 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve Relating to conduct constituting the criminal offense of election fraud; increasing a criminal penalty; creating an offense. Filed Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FRAUD
HB 286 87-1 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to improvements to election integrity, including through a partial count of auditable voting system ballots; creating a criminal offense. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 295 87-1 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy Relating to the requirement that a ballot to be voted by mail be canceled and returned before voting in person. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers
SB 1 87-1 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; providing civil penalties. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized ATTORNEY GENERAL|ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|FRAUD|INTERNET|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 22 87-1 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to identification requirements for early voting by mail. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 25 87-1 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to procedures for early voting by mail or voting by mail. Filed Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Governor|Political Subdivisions
SB 27 87-1 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the management of polling place locations during a continuous period for voting. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Voting Systems
SB 37 87-1 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain general academic teaching institutions. Filed Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 41 87-1 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 44 87-1 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of public institutions of higher education. Filed Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 45 87-1 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 55 87-1 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 56 87-1 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to nonpartisan election watchers. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 57 87-1 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to depository boxes for ballots to be voted by mail. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
SB 61 87-1 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the Barbara Jordan Fair Elections Act. Filed BARBARA JORDAN FAIR ELECTIONS ACT|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|INTERNET|OATHS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 71 87-1 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to temporary branch polling places. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3 87-2 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al. Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Crimes--Miscellaneous|ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|FRAUD|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT
HB 15 87-2 (2021) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to dates of certain elections to be held in 2022. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Primaries|Redistricting|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 16 87-2 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to voting after polls close during early voting. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 18 87-2 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the timing of changes to county election precincts. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 19 87-2 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 21 87-2 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy Relating to the requirement that a ballot to be voted by mail be canceled and returned before voting in person. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers
HB 26 87-2 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties. Filed AUDITS & AUDITORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 27 87-2 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the creation, suspension, or alteration of voting standards, practices, or procedures. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 31 87-2 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy Relating to the signature required on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail or a carrier envelope for a ballot voted by mail; changing the elements of a criminal offense. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 37 87-2 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to identification of early voting ballots voted by mail by electronic code. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|Electronic Information Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 50 87-2 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 76 87-2 (2021) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al. Relating to practices and procedures for an early voting ballot voted by mail. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 92 87-2 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to temporary branch polling places. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 93 87-2 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to voting outside of the polling place. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 95 87-2 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to improvements to election integrity, including through a partial count of auditable voting system ballots; creating a criminal offense. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 99 87-2 (2021) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to the election of certain unopposed candidates. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General
HB 112 87-2 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to the acceptance and counting of early voting ballots voted by mail. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 136 87-2 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the security of voted ballots. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE|VIDEO CAMERAS|VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 145 87-2 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|PARKING
HB 183 87-2 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to a pilot program for recording activity at a ballot counting station. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies County Government--General|Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 213 87-2 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 214 87-2 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the days and hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 220 87-2 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 221 87-2 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to accommodating voters with a disability. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 235 87-2 (2021) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al. Relating to the date on which a home rule municipality may order an election for proposed charter amendments. Filed City Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 244 87-2 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty. Filed AUDITS & AUDITORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1 87-2 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ATTORNEY GENERAL|ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Crimes--Miscellaneous|ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|FRAUD|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 13 87-2 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to dates of certain elections to be held in 2022. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Primaries|Redistricting|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 25 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the management of polling place locations during a continuous period for voting. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Voting Systems
SB 26 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to a study on the effect of a change to the period for voting. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 46 87-2 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to temporary branch polling places. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 52 87-2 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to depository boxes for ballots to be voted by mail. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
SB 53 87-2 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 54 87-2 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 57 87-2 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to nonpartisan election watchers. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 63 87-2 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of public institutions of higher education. Filed Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 64 87-2 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 67 87-2 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 71 87-2 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the conduct of elections in this state. Filed BARBARA JORDAN FAIR ELECTIONS ACT|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|INTERNET|OATHS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 72 87-2 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain general academic teaching institutions. Filed Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 82 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 88 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties. Filed ATTORNEY GENERAL|AUDITS & AUDITORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 97 87-2 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Received from the Senate AUDITS & AUDITORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 13 87-3 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 16 87-3 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty. Filed AUDITS & AUDITORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 17 87-3 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties. Filed AUDITS & AUDITORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 43 87-3 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 18 87-3 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the management of polling place locations during a continuous period for voting. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Voting Systems
SB 19 87-3 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to a study on the effect of a change to the period for voting. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 20 87-3 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al. Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties. Co-author authorized ATTORNEY GENERAL|AUDITS & AUDITORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 21 87-3 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 47 87-3 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Received from the Senate AUDITS & AUDITORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2 86-0 (2019) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al. Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|PUBLIC NOTICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District|TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2019
HB 22 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al. Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 73 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to assistance provided to a voter. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 77 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 88 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to an election ballot. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 308 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the appointment and training of volunteer deputy registrars. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Electronic Information Systems
HB 365 86-0 (2019) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates. House: Elections Left pending in committee BONDS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--School District|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 377 86-0 (2019) Author: Lang, Mike | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to be affiliated with a political party to vote in that party's primary election or otherwise participate in that party's affairs; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 526 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 527 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to the issuance of a receipt by the Department of Public Safety to an applicant for a driver's license or personal identification certificate that may be used to show proof of voter registration. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 542 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 656 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to registering to vote and voting while in custody at certain county jails and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 657 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to electronic voter registration. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 694 86-0 (2019) Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al. Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. House: Elections Referred to Elections Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|State Employees
HB 704 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to renewing the application to receive ballots to be voted by mail for certain elections held during a calendar year. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 824 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 933 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to posting of election information on the secretary of state's and each county's Internet website. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1048 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a county early voting polling place by a political subdivision. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Political Subdivisions
HB 1067 86-0 (2019) Author: Ashby, Trent
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the omission of a deceased candidate from the ballot in certain elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates
HB 1117 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to the preservation of certain election records. House: Elections Considered in Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1138 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al. Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1200 86-0 (2019) Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al. Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place during early voting by personal appearance and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1220 86-0 (2019) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to the use of paper ballots in countywide polling places. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1237 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the days and hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1241 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the content of a polling place location notice. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 1260 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to jointly held elections for political subdivisions. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions
HB 1459 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the appointment of early voting boards, including the signature verification committee. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 1461 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Jessica Relating to days and hours for voting during the early voting period. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 1462 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the deadline for returning a ballot voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 1799 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 1888 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to temporary branch polling place hours of operation. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 2075 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the form of a candidate's name on a ballot. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General
HB 2106 86-0 (2019) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to certain activities near a polling place; changing the elements of certain criminal offenses. House: Elections Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|ELECTIONEERING|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 2117 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the submission by telephonic facsimile or electronic transmission of an application for a ballot to be voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Electronic Information Systems|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION
HB 2132 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the requirement that the comptroller of public accounts receive copies of orders adopted in connection with the administration of elections. House: Elections Considered in Calendars COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2274 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the period during which certain voters receive ballots to be voted by mail for each election held in that period. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 2276 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to public notice of the time for voting at an early voting polling place. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2390 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to authorizing school districts to suspend classes on primary and general election days and requiring the commissioner of education to adjust funding for certain related absences. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Elections--Administration
HB 2562 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to procedures relating to the acceptance or rejection of a ballot voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2595 86-0 (2019) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the amount of time an authority with whom an application for a place on the ballot is filed has to review the application. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates
HB 2598 86-0 (2019) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the deadline to challenge a candidate's application for a place on the ballot. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates
HB 2599 86-0 (2019) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the manner of reporting and maintaining certain information relating to election returns. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2627 86-0 (2019) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the days and hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 2628 86-0 (2019) Author: Vo, Hubert
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the manner of reporting and maintaining certain information relating to candidates and election returns. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2640 86-0 (2019) Author: Cortez, Philip
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to political parties. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2765 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the procedure by which certain voters receive ballots to be voted by mail for each election held during a certain period. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 2778 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the allocation of expenses of a joint election to certain school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--School District
HB 2840 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the right of a member of the public to address the governing body of a political subdivision at an open meeting of the body. House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Open Meetings|Political Subdivisions
HB 2898 86-0 (2019) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to voting outside of the polling place. House: Elections Received from the House Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2904 86-0 (2019) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to the provision of the reason for rejecting a voter registration application. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2909 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to election practices and procedures; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 2910 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of certain persons obtained for the purposes of voting. House: Elections
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19 Courts--Judges|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Lawyers|Protection of Personal Information
HB 2911 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to voter registration. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 3200 86-0 (2019) Author: Calanni, Gina Relating to the submission by telephonic facsimile machine or electronic transmission of an application for a ballot to be voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION
HB 3201 86-0 (2019) Author: Calanni, Gina Relating to affiliation with a political party by voting by mail in a primary election. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries
HB 3252 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the posting of certain notices in a primary election. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|Electronic Information Systems|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3330 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the participation of certain large counties in the countywide polling place program. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3350 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the reporting of voting history. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3352 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place. House: Elections Referred to Elections Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|PARKING
HB 3432 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to a requirement that candidates for municipal elective office declare a party affiliation. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties
HB 3487 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl Relating to the deadline for an early voting ballot board to determine whether to accept voters' ballots. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 3488 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl Relating to selection of election officers for early voting. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers
HB 3660 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the arrangement of party columns on the ballot. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties
HB 3661 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to a study on the implementation of photo voter identification requirements. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3667 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates. House: Elections Left pending in committee Education--School Districts|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3682 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FRAUD
HB 3684 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to measures to prevent noncitizen voter registration and voting. House: Elections Referred to Elections Aliens|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3686 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the duties of the secretary of state relating to voter registration. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3986 86-0 (2019) Author: Lang, Mike Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4160 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates. House: Elections Withdrawn from schedule Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 4245 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al. Relating to the percentage of voters needed to sign a petition requesting a local option election to prohibit or authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 4402 86-0 (2019) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections Referred to Elections Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Juries|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4403 86-0 (2019) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to election integrity. House: Elections Referred to Elections ATTORNEY GENERAL|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4406 86-0 (2019) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Nursing Homes|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4537 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions. House: Elections Referred to Elections City Government--General|Courts--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 91 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring elections on proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution to be held in November of even-numbered years. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Constitutional Revision|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2184 86-0 (2019) Author: Burrows, Dustin Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2. Reported enrolled Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
SB 2 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
See remarks for effective date COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Property Interests--Personal Property|PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District|TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM & TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2019|TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2019|TEXAS TAXPAYER TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2019
SB 9 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to election integrity; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; creating civil penalties. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars ATTORNEY'S FEES|AUDITS & AUDITORS|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|FRAUD|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 74 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to voting and election procedures; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems
SB 104 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 165 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place during early voting by personal appearance and related procedures. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 231 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
SB 277 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 806 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
SB 893 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the requirement that the comptroller of public accounts receive copies of orders adopted in connection with the administration of elections. House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 901 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to election integrity; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
SB 905 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of certain persons obtained for the purposes of voting. Senate: State Affairs Removed from local & uncontested calendar Courts--Judges|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Protection of Personal Information
SB 954 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to jointly holding elections on uniform election dates. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--School District|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 960 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Juries|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1048 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al. Relating to an independent school district holding elections on the November uniform election date and to the ballot for certain independent school district elections. House: Elections
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee BONDS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--School District
SB 1194 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1225 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions. House: Elections
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Elections City Government--General|Courts--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1244 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|State Employees
SB 1410 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty; imposing a fee. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1601 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to ensuring election integrity, including through periodic voter registration; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 1602 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1604 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to election integrity, including periodic voter registration; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 1605 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1609 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the precedence of election contests in district and appellate courts. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 1611 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to a voter registrar's compliance with certain laws and secretary of state rules; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1638 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to early voting procedures. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
SB 1926 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the procedures for accepting certain voters without photo identification; providing for additional elements and prosecutorial authority to related offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1929 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the duties of the secretary of state relating to voter registration. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2193 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to polling place locations under the countywide polling place program. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 2226 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the time period for conducting early voting at a temporary branch early voting polling place. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
SB 2368 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to election practices and procedures. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SR 841 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2. Reported enrolled Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
HB 137 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to filling certain vacancies in nomination by special primary election. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Primaries
HB 159 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to electronic voter registration. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 163 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 212 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to elections for the authorization of certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. House: Elections Referred to Elections BONDS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 332 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the use of school district buildings as polling place locations. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Education--School Districts|Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 365 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to a study of the uniform election date. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 469 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 496 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to the adoption of the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote. House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential
HB 531 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses relating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 534 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the assistance of a voter; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections Referred to Elections Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 543 85-0 (2017) Author: Raney, John | et. al. Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential
HB 558 85-0 (2017) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the participation of certain large counties in the countywide polling place program. House: Elections No action taken in committee Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 581 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to the issuance of, eligibility for, and use of limited term personal identification certificates and driver's licenses. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 658 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to voting by voters with certain disabilities or voters who reside at a residential care facility. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|PUBLIC NOTICE|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 675 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the days and hours early voting is conducted at a temporary branch early voting polling place. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 771 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to requiring a presidential elector to vote for the candidates for president and vice president who won the popular vote in this state for those offices. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential
HB 910 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE|VOLUNTEERS
HB 944 85-0 (2017) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al. Relating to supervision of the conduct of a primary election; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Primaries
HB 949 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al. Relating to voting system equipment used by counties participating in the countywide polling place program. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 985 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector; providing a civil penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential
HB 999 85-0 (2017) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the election of directors of certain districts to be held on a uniform election date. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1001 85-0 (2017) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to recording of minutes for a local canvassing authority. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 1002 85-0 (2017) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to the issuance of a receipt by the Department of Public Safety to an applicant for a driver's license or personal identification certificate that may be used to show proof of voter registration. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1005 85-0 (2017) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 1060 85-0 (2017) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector; providing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential
HB 1061 85-0 (2017) Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to be affiliated with a political party to vote in that party's primary election or otherwise participate in that party's affairs; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1072 85-0 (2017) Author: Lang, Mike | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to be affiliated with a political party to vote in that party's primary election or otherwise participate in that party's affairs; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1130 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to a study on the implementation of photo voter identification requirements. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1151 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the deadline for returning a ballot voted by mail. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1262 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to the use of a school as a polling place. House: Elections Referred to Elections Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Safety|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1271 85-0 (2017) Author: Lang, Mike | et. al. Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates. House: Elections Left pending in committee BONDS|Education--School Districts|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1305 85-0 (2017) Author: Anderson, Rodney Relating to the preservation of precinct election records. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1347 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to requiring a voter to be affiliated with a political party to vote in that party's primary election or otherwise participate in that party's affairs; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1353 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to requiring a voter to be affiliated with a political party to vote in that party's primary election or otherwise participate in that party's affairs; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1452 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to a study regarding cyber attacks on election infrastructure. House: Government Transparency & Operation Considered in Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1462 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to temporary branch polling place hours of operation. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 1595 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Returned from the House for further action Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1661 85-0 (2017) Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a withdrawal of a candidate. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates
HB 1681 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the acceptance of a voter at a polling place. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1735 85-0 (2017) Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to election officers and practices; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Political Parties|OATHS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1797 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the offense of unacknowledged assistance to a voter in completing an application for a ballot to be voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1825 85-0 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al. Relating to the conduct of early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 1887 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 1888 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 1893 85-0 (2017) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to an election services contract between a county elections administrator and a political party. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries
HB 1897 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to registering to vote and voting while in custody at certain county jails and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1933 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the uniform election dates for certain political subdivisions. House: County Affairs Reported favorably as substituted Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 1953 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|Elections--Administration|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2178 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to observation of voter assistance by a poll watcher. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 2202 85-0 (2017) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. House: Elections Referred to Elections Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|State Employees
HB 2270 85-0 (2017) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al. Relating to the requirements of service and duties of certain election officers. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|OATHS
HB 2452 85-0 (2017) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 2456 85-0 (2017) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to authorizing school districts to suspend classes on primary and general election days and requiring the commissioner of education to adjust funding for certain related absences. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Elections--Administration
HB 2485 85-0 (2017) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to the uniform election date. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration
HB 2691 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain election practices and procedures. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--Judges|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2699 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to the form of a candidate's name on a ballot. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General
HB 2720 85-0 (2017) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al. Relating to the location of a polling place. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General
HB 2734 85-0 (2017) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to certain election practices and procedures. House: Elections No action taken in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--Judges|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General
HB 2815 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to early in-person voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Aging|ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|LONG-TERM CARE|Nursing Homes|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2835 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César Relating to days and hours for voting during the early voting period. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 2837 85-0 (2017) Author: Dean, Jay
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to removal of deceased voters from voter rolls. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2840 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 2919 85-0 (2017) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to a requirement that candidates for municipal elective office declare a party affiliation. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties
HB 2981 85-0 (2017) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the time for holding certain runoff elections. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 2984 85-0 (2017) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to voting a limited ballot. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3055 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the restrictions on political activities for a county elections administrator. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration
HB 3068 85-0 (2017) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to the qualification of certain candidates for placement on the ballot. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3100 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the manner in which a majority is determined for the purpose of filling a vacancy in nomination. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates
HB 3332 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3382 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to requiring a voter to be affiliated with a political party to vote in that party's primary election or otherwise participate in that party's affairs; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3530 85-0 (2017) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to action by the state chair of a political party in the conduct of a primary election. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3545 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates. House: Elections Referred to Elections BONDS|Education--School Districts|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3662 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to the acceptance of a voter; creating an offense. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3666 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to the recording of certain personal information of voters by election officials. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3688 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to the use of certain public buildings as polling place locations. House: Elections Referred to Elections Education--School Districts|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3751 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the conduct of certain bond elections. House: Elections Referred to Elections BONDS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3840 85-0 (2017) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to the conduct of primary elections; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3912 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to automatic recounts of certain elections. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|VOTE RECOUNTS
HB 3959 85-0 (2017) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to drawing for ballot order on the general primary election ballot. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates
HB 3994 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to jointly held elections for political subdivisions. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 4034 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain voter registration information. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4131 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to assisting voters and other voting processes and procedures; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|FRAUD|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4133 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to investigation and prosecution of certain election offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|FRAUD
SB 2 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|Property Interests--Personal Property|PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|PROPERTY TAX PAYER EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2017|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2017
SB 64 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to recording of minutes for a local canvassing authority. Senate: State Affairs Committee report printed and distributed Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 143 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to the provision of the reason for rejecting a voter registration application. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 148 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
SB 167 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place during early voting by personal appearance and related procedures. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 173 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the uniform election date. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 284 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|State Employees
SB 363 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the uniform election dates for certain political subdivisions. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 394 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector; providing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential
SB 405 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to voting and election procedures; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 412 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to requiring a presidential elector to vote for the candidates for president and vice president who won the popular vote in this state for those offices. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential
SB 488 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions. House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 506 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to certain voting systems. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems
SB 643 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
SB 701 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations BONDS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 703 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to prohibiting movable early voting polling places. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs BONDS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Political Subdivisions
SB 1125 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the early voting period. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
SB 1142 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to providing for an automatic vote recount in the case of certain election discrepancies; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|VOTE RECOUNTS
SB 1637 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to requiring a canvassing authority to explain a discrepancy between the number of voters accepted and the ballots cast in an election. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 1666 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the conduct of primary elections and certain other election practices; increasing a criminal penalty; creating criminal offenses. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
House passage as amended reported Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1766 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the content and placement of certain ballot propositions. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1820 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 1914 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the examination of volunteer deputy registrars. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|VOLUNTEERS
SB 2011 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the location and hours for early voting by personal appearance. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--School District
SB 2133 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the political activities of certain county elections administrators. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
SB 2149 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to early in-person voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|LONG-TERM CARE|Nursing Homes|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4 85-1 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--General|HIDALGO HEALTHCARE FUNDING DISTRICT|LAKE VIEW MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT|REEVES COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 68 85-1 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to the adoption of the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential
HB 73 85-1 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the prevention of fraud committed by a person voting early by mail. House: Elections No action taken in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|FRAUD
HB 81 85-1 (2017) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al. Relating to the number of registered voters of a taxing unit other than a school district who are required to sign a petition for an election to determine whether to reduce the ad valorem tax rate adopted by the unit to the rollback tax rate in order for the petition to be valid. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales
HB 96 85-1 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to signature verification on an early voting ballot voted by mail. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 169 85-1 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to assisting voters and other voting processes and procedures; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|FRAUD|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 184 85-1 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al. Relating to the prevention of fraud in the conduct of an election; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars ATTORNEY GENERAL|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|FRAUD
HB 220 85-1 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Elections--Administration|Elections--General|HIDALGO COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT|LAKE VIEW MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT|REEVES COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 267 85-1 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the days and hours early voting is conducted at a temporary branch early voting polling place. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 279 85-1 (2017) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 368 85-1 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the date on which changes to voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility take effect. House: Elections Referred to Elections Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Nursing Homes
HB 377 85-1 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the release of certain voter registration information. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1 85-1 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Government Reform, Select
Senate appoints conferees-reported COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|Property Interests--Personal Property|PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2017
SB 5 85-1 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of fraud in the conduct of an election; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|FRAUD
SB 96 85-1 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to ad valorem taxation. Senate: Government Reform, Select Left pending in committee COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2017
SB 101 85-1 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the release of certain voter registration information. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 134 84-0 (2015) Author: Simpson, David | et. al. Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|DEBT|Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 258 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to the provision of the reason for rejecting a voter registration application. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 260 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the provision of the reason for rejecting a voter registration application. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 305 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to registering to vote and voting while in custody at certain county jails and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 361 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the uniform election date. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 389 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the Montgomery County Hospital District. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15 COMPETITIVE BIDDING|Elections--Administration|MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Purchasing--Local|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 429 84-0 (2015) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education; providing for a fee. House: Elections Referred to Elections EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties
HB 448 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 464 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to requiring candidates to pay a filing fee or submit a petition in lieu of a filing fee to appear on the ballot for the general election for state and county officers. House: Elections Considered in Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 621 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to the termination of a volunteer deputy registrar appointment. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|VOLUNTEERS
HB 622 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al. Relating to verification of a voter's registration on offering to vote. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 733 84-0 (2015) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. House: Elections Referred to Elections Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Military & Veterans
HB 1117 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 1177 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the acceptance of a voter at a polling place. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1182 84-0 (2015) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1198 84-0 (2015) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail. House: Elections No action taken in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1444 84-0 (2015) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to the elimination in certain counties of straight-party voting for certain offices. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1448 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to the provision of a voter's thumbprint with a mailed ballot. House: Elections Left pending in committee BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1462 84-0 (2015) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses relating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1540 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to renewing the application to receive ballots to be voted by mail for certain elections held during a calendar year. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1615 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the days and hours early voting is conducted at a temporary branch early voting polling place. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1645 84-0 (2015) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al. Relating to the participation of certain large counties in the countywide polling place program. House: Elections Left pending in committee County Government--General|Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1996 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to holding a primary election for a political party in a county without party leadership. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2021 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to preparation for the conduct of a primary election. House: Elections Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2027 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to establishing precincts for elections held on a uniform election date by certain political subdivisions. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions
HB 2046 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to an election services contract between a county elections administrator and a political party. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries
HB 2050 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to voter information provided by a voter registrar to the secretary of state. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 2126 84-0 (2015) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to authorizing school districts to suspend classes on primary and general election days and requiring the commissioner of education to adjust funding for certain related absences. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Elections--Administration
HB 2127 84-0 (2015) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the eligibility of presidential and vice presidential candidates to be placed on the ballot. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2158 84-0 (2015) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to the deadline for returning a ballot voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 2354 84-0 (2015) Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to changing the date of the May uniform election. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 2366 84-0 (2015) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the notation on the precinct list of registered voters that a voter voted early. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2384 84-0 (2015) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the period in which a person may submit an application to vote an early ballot by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2520 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to restrictions on the political activities of a county clerk who administers elections; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 2725 84-0 (2015) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the operation of a movable temporary branch polling place during early voting. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 2754 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to filing requirements for candidates for certain judicial offices. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Courts--Judges|Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates
HB 2762 84-0 (2015) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to certain petitions prescribed by law outside the Election Code. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar City Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions
HB 2862 84-0 (2015) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the participation in the countywide polling place program. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 2888 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the use of a county early voting polling place by a political subdivision. House: Elections No action taken in committee Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions
HB 2953 84-0 (2015) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the service of a poll watcher in an election. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General
HB 2956 84-0 (2015) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the appointment and training of volunteer deputy registrars. House: Elections Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2985 84-0 (2015) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to requiring the election of directors of certain districts to be held on a uniform election date. House: Natural Resources
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2986 84-0 (2015) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to recording of minutes for a local canvassing authority. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 2987 84-0 (2015) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to issuance of a receipt for a voter registration application that may be used for the purpose of voting. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3005 84-0 (2015) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the deadlines for certain processes and procedures involving an election. House: Elections Laid on the table subject to call Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Holidays
HB 3034 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on receipt of a statement from a family member that the person is deceased. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 3059 84-0 (2015) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 3107 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to statements made by an election officer in a joint primary election. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 3124 84-0 (2015) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the use of voting stations accessible to persons with disabilities in certain elections. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Congress|Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3140 84-0 (2015) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the disclosure of certain registration information by the voter registrar. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 3157 84-0 (2015) Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to notice of cancellation of elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Elections--Administration|Elections--General|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3159 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to a contract with a county for election services. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 3188 84-0 (2015) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the canvassing of primary elections. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Primaries|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3269 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to the participation in the countywide polling place program. House: Elections Left pending in committee County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3352 84-0 (2015) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the dates to provide a ballot by mail to a voter. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 3369 84-0 (2015) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al. Relating to supervision of the conduct of a primary election; creating an offense. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Primaries
HB 3586 84-0 (2015) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the deadline for returning a ballot voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 3604 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to certain filing fees for candidates in a primary election. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Primaries
HB 3691 84-0 (2015) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to the use of paper ballots in countywide polling places. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3770 84-0 (2015) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses of electioneering near a polling place. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar ELECTIONEERING|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3832 84-0 (2015) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to voting a limited ballot. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 3878 84-0 (2015) Author: Blanco, César Relating to early voting in a primary or general election for state and county officers. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Primaries
HB 3972 84-0 (2015) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the use of school district buildings as polling place locations. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Education--School Districts|Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 108 84-0 (2015) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a county or other political subdivision from eliminating offices or changing district boundaries between the primary and general elections. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 51 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs BORDER|EIGHT-LINERS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|GAMBLING
SB 83 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 84 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 86 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
SB 102 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 120 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Administration
SB 142 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the appointment and training of volunteer deputy registrars. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 143 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the provision of the reason for rejecting a voter registration application. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 230 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
SB 251 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
SB 261 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE|VOLUNTEERS
SB 328 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the numbering of local and state propositions on the ballot. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 333 84-0 (2015) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the Montgomery County Hospital District. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Purchasing--Local|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 467 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the early voting period for certain elections. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
SB 511 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the termination of a volunteer deputy registrar appointment. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|VOLUNTEERS
SB 975 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the uniform election date. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
SB 985 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the acceptance of a voter at a polling place. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 990 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the protection of voting rights in the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Holidays|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Employees|TEXAS VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2015
SB 1015 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to limiting the amount of assistance a person may provide a voter; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
SB 1074 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to statements made by an election officer in a joint primary election. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 1448 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to holding a primary election for a political party in a county without party leadership. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Primaries
SB 1489 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to information regarding provisional voting. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
SB 1508 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to reimbursement of county expenses for certain special elections. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 1633 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to criminal conduct in connection with an election. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 1703 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the deadlines for certain processes and procedures involving an election. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Holidays|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1728 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the days and hours that early voting is conducted by personal appearance. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
SB 1748 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education; providing for a fee. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties
SB 1984 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars ATTORNEY GENERAL|Elections--Administration|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
HB 198 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the correction of voter registration records following a change of address submitted to the United States Postal Service. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|POSTAL SERVICE|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 259 83-0 (2013) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to electioneering conducted near a polling place. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately ELECTIONEERING|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SIGNS
HB 270 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to an electronic means for voters to determine the status of ballots submitted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Electronic Information Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 370 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to registering to vote and voting while in custody at certain county jails and related procedures. House: Elections Left pending in committee Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 396 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to providing a federal postcard applicant with a ballot for certain elections in which the applicant is eligible to vote. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 464 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al. Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 465 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al. Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 467 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the hours voting is conducted at an early voting polling place. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 491 83-0 (2013) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 492 83-0 (2013) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to the date by which a voter's registration becomes effective. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 506 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the location of early voting polling places for elections held on the November uniform election date by a political subdivision. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13 Elections--Administration
HB 547 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 650 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of presidential and vice-presidential candidates to be placed on the ballot. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 666 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the elections to which certain applications for a ballot to be voted by mail are applicable. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/14 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 785 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance or increase of debt. House: Elections Withdrawn from schedule Elections--Administration|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 906 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education; providing for a fee. House: Elections Referred to Elections EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties
HB 927 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to voter registration; creating an offense. House: Elections Referred to Elections Aliens|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 961 83-0 (2013) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a city. House: Elections Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--Finance|Elections--Administration
HB 985 83-0 (2013) Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the deadlines by which provisional ballots must be processed and the state canvass must be conducted for certain elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 986 83-0 (2013) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to the language in which a ballot to be voted by mail is printed. House: Elections Considered in Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|ENGLISH LANGUAGE|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1037 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the placement on the ballot of the opportunity to cast a straight-party vote. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1099 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the filing deadline for candidates for nomination by a political party. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General
HB 1164 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the territory that may be included in a single county election precinct. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Redistricting
HB 1181 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to the preparation of certain election forms. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 1197 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to electioneering on the premises of certain privately owned polling places; creating an offense. House: Elections Referred to Elections ELECTIONEERING|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 1252 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to the administration of elections; creating an offense. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General
HB 1253 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to voter registration; creating an offense. House: Elections Referred to Elections Aliens|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1428 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to inappropriate actions by the early voting ballot board; creating an offense. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1564 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Administration
HB 1636 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 1837 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the registration of voters at certain polling places during early voting by personal appearance and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1838 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the registration of certain voters at a polling place and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1839 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the registration of certain voters at a polling place and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1840 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the identification of a person as an election poll watcher. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 1865 83-0 (2013) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to authorizing school districts to suspend classes on primary and general election days and requiring the commissioner of education to adjust funding for certain related absences. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Elections--Administration|Elections--Primaries
HB 1871 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the allocation of the expenses of a joint election to certain school districts. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--School District
HB 1911 83-0 (2013) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the date of the primary election and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries
HB 1996 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to certain political party officials visiting a primary election polling place for administrative purposes. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13 County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries
HB 2031 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to payments made to certain voter registrars for certain voter registration activities. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2233 83-0 (2013) Author: Simmons, Ron
Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to signature verification on an early voting ballot voted by mail. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 2272 83-0 (2013) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to ballot language for an election to approve and finance a municipal or county venue project. House: Elections Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Administration|Taxation--General
HB 2306 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the permanent authority of certain voters to vote early by mail. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|POSTAL SERVICE|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2317 83-0 (2013) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don Relating to extension of voting hours for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 2373 83-0 (2013) Author: Klick, Stephanie
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the use of an electronic device to capture a voter's signature for the signature roster. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13 Elections--Administration|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2503 83-0 (2013) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the territory that may be included in a single county election precinct. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 2512 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the disclosure of certain information to the secretary of state for use in voter registration or the administration of elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2515 83-0 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the provision of an election deadline calendar to authorities holding elections. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Electronic Information Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2570 83-0 (2013) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to voter registration; creating an offense. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2670 83-0 (2013) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the participation of certain large counties in the countywide polling place program. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2931 83-0 (2013) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the authority of an election judge to have certain persons removed from a polling place. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers
HB 2940 83-0 (2013) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the date of the primary election and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2959 83-0 (2013) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the removal of electronic voting system equipment from the polling place. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3049 83-0 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the uniform election date. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3050 83-0 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the date on which county elections are held. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--General|Elections--Administration
HB 3051 83-0 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the election date for members of the board of trustees of an independent school district. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Elections--Administration|Elections--School District
HB 3052 83-0 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the date on which a municipality may hold a general election. House: Elections Referred to Elections City Government--General|Elections--Administration
HB 3053 83-0 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the date of an election for members of the governing body of a hospital district. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Hospitals|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 3054 83-0 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the election date for the authorization of a political subdivision to issue bonds or impose a tax. House: Elections Referred to Elections BONDS|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions
HB 3100 83-0 (2013) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the service of central vote counting station officials under an election services contract or in a joint election. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General
HB 3104 83-0 (2013) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to certain election practices and procedures. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3151 83-0 (2013) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to required disclosures on a municipal bond election ballot. House: Elections Referred to Elections BONDS|City Government--Finance|Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3177 83-0 (2013) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to requiring a candidate nominated by convention to pay a filing fee or file a petition as a qualification to appear on the ballot for the general election for state and county officers; imposing a fee. House: Elections No action taken in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties
HB 3300 83-0 (2013) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 3500 83-0 (2013) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the electronic transmission of balloting materials for an election to certain voters located outside this state. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HCR 42 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric Urging Congress to designate election day as a national holiday. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 81 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 82 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 83 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
SB 103 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting for judicial offices. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar Courts--Judges|Elections--Administration|Elections--Judicial|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 160 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the identification of a person as an election poll watcher. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13 Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
SB 169 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to ballot language for an election to approve and finance a municipal or county venue project. House: Elections
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Administration|Taxation--General
SB 452 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the date of the primary election and related procedures. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 554 83-0 (2013) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Administration
SB 568 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures; modifying the penalty for the offense of false statement on a voter registration application. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 578 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to use of countywide polling places for certain elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13 Elections--Administration|Elections--Primaries
SB 722 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Johnson, Eric
Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
SB 910 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to certain election practices and procedures. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13 Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 928 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the regulation of electioneering at a polling location. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ELECTIONEERING|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SIGNS
SB 1683 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to providing a federal postcard applicant with a ballot for any election in which the applicant is eligible to vote. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 28 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the length of the unexpired term that causes the automatic resignation of certain elected county or district officeholders if they become candidates for another office. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 31 83-1 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the date of the primary election and related procedures. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential
SJR 4 83-1 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the length of the unexpired term that causes the automatic resignation of certain elected county or district officeholders if they become candidates for another office. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 37 83-2 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the date of the primary election and related procedures. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries
SJR 11 83-2 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the length of the unexpired term that causes the automatic resignation of certain elected county or district officeholders if they become candidates for another office. Filed Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 16 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 112 82-0 (2011) Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 153 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to electioneering near certain privately owned polling places. House: Elections Referred to Elections ELECTIONEERING|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 185 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the notice provided of early voting polling places. House: Elections Considered in Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 186 82-0 (2011) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; creating a penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Aliens|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 248 82-0 (2011) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 250 82-0 (2011) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 304 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to limiting the amount of assistance a person may provide a voter; providing a civil penalty. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 318 82-0 (2011) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the date of the primary election and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries
HB 360 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the imposition, increase, or reduction of a tax or the issuance of bonds. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Elections--Administration|Taxation--General
HB 368 82-0 (2011) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to ballot instructions. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 369 82-0 (2011) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to procedures concerning verification of certain information submitted in a voter registration application. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 401 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 539 82-0 (2011) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 553 82-0 (2011) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education. House: Elections Referred to Elections EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties
HB 589 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the authority of a county elections administrator to engage in certain political activity. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Ethics
HB 624 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 717 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al. Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 995 82-0 (2011) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to provision by the secretary of state of notice to a candidate of the form of the candidate's name that will appear on the general election ballot. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1038 82-0 (2011) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1074 82-0 (2011) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 1100 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the correction of voter registration records following a change of address submitted to the United States Postal Service. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|POSTAL SERVICE, U.S.|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1136 82-0 (2011) Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to requiring an election authority to provide notice to certain county chairs regarding certain election activities. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties
HB 1458 82-0 (2011) Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections CONCEALED HANDGUNS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE|Weapons
HB 1464 82-0 (2011) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to voter eligibility and registration in El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1. House: Natural Resources Laid on the table subject to call EL PASO COUNTY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 1528 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to consolidating precincts in a primary election. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 Elections--Administration|Elections--Primaries
HB 1584 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to an electronic means for voters to determine the status of ballots submitted by mail. House: Elections No action taken in committee County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Electronic Information Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1725 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to the maximum number of registered voters contained in a county election precinct. House: Elections Left pending in committee County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1761 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al. Relating to instructions included on balloting materials for a ballot to be voted by mail. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1789 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the payment of state funds directly to an entity that conducts a primary election under contract in certain counties. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Primaries|Purchasing--State|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1895 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the conduct of early voting by personal appearance on weekends in general and primary elections. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1904 82-0 (2011) Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the deadlines for write-in candidates for the office of county or precinct chair of a political party. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties
HB 1925 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to voter registration; creating an offense. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1926 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the administration of elections; creating an offense. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1977 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Phil Relating to the requirement that a voter sign the signature roster at the polling place. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1978 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Phil Relating to requiring a voter who is on the suspense list of voters to cast a provisional ballot. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2050 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al. Relating to the use of recording devices and mobile telephones by poll watchers. House: Elections Corrected committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2054 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al. Relating to the eligibility requirements for appointment as county elections administrator. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 2055 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al. Relating to allowing for countywide polling places as an alternative election system. House: Elections Left pending in committee County Government--General|Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2056 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al. Relating to notification regarding certain changes to early voting polling locations. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General
HB 2058 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al. Relating to the offense of unacknowledged assistance to a voter in completing an application for a ballot to be voted by mail. House: Elections Considered in Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2060 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding state election inspectors. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General
HB 2144 82-0 (2011) Author: Garza, John
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the use of uniform election dates by newly incorporated municipalities. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 City Government--General|Elections--Administration
HB 2181 82-0 (2011) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the deadlines for write-in candidates for the office of county or precinct chair of a political party. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties
HB 2190 82-0 (2011) Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the deadlines by which provisional ballots must be processed and the state canvass must be conducted for certain elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 2191 82-0 (2011) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to the language in which a ballot to be voted by mail is printed. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 2194 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to certain election practices and procedures; providing a penalty. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2274 82-0 (2011) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to requiring a municipality to pay for the expenses of an election contest for a person elected to the governing body of the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee ATTORNEY'S FEES|City Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration
HB 2298 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 2512 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the maintenance of a list of voters whose registrations have been recently canceled. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2563 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that is not held jointly with a county election. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems|Political Subdivisions
HB 2587 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to limiting the amount of assistance a person may provide a voter; providing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2588 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to observation of voter assistance by a poll watcher. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General
HB 2752 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al. Relating to the removal of a political party's county chair. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties
HB 2753 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to eligibility for certain political party offices. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties
HB 2817 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain election practices and procedures. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2875 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to election practices and procedures pertaining to voters not included on the poll list. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2891 82-0 (2011) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to the provision of a voter's fingerprints with a mailed ballot. House: Elections No action taken in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2945 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the promotion of efficiencies in and the administration of certain district court and county services and functions. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Courts--Juries|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Elections--Administration|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|TELECONFERENCING
HB 3019 82-0 (2011) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the option to vote a paper ballot. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3072 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to a requirement for photo identification for poll watchers. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 3158 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to verification of precinct and ballot styles during the public testing of direct recording electronic voting machine systems. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 3214 82-0 (2011) Author: Aliseda, Jose Relating to providing notice to certain state agencies of a criminal investigation relating to an election. House: Elections Referred to Elections ATTORNEY GENERAL|CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3222 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Left pending in committee County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 3223 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to voting after polls close. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General
HB 3271 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to the removal of electronic voting system equipment from the polling place. House: Elections Withdrawn from schedule Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 3332 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to the hours of service of a poll watcher at a precinct polling place. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3447 82-0 (2011) Author: Aliseda, Jose Relating to the notice provided to certain officials of the participation of unregistered voters in an election. House: Elections Referred to Elections ATTORNEY GENERAL|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3484 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to the applicability of cumulative voting for the board of trustees of certain independent school districts. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs BORDER|Elections--Administration|Elections--School District
HB 3497 82-0 (2011) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to the inclusion in the results of an election of ballots that were mistakenly not counted. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|VOTE RECOUNTS
HB 3628 82-0 (2011) Author: Aliseda, Jose Relating to the offense of unacknowledged assistance to a voter in completing an application for a ballot to be voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 3751 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the presiding officers of the early voting ballot board and a recount committee used in certain elections. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HR 2020 82-0 (2011) Author: Harless, Patricia Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 14. Reported enrolled Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|SECRETARY OF STATE
HR 2684 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Van Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 100. Reported enrolled Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 14 82-0 (2011) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Sponsor: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties. House: Voter Identification & Voter Fraud, Select
Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
See remarks for effective date Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 100 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures and to certain elections, including procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, deadlines for declaration of candidacy and dates for certain elections, and to terms of certain elected officials. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 178 82-0 (2011) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties. Co-author authorized Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 211 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place during early voting by personal appearance and related procedures. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 212 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 214 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
SB 849 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to certain election practices and procedures. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar ATTORNEY GENERAL|Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 865 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the payment of state funds directly to an entity that conducts a primary election under contract in certain counties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Primaries|Purchasing--State|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 997 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the public inspection of an application for a ballot to be voted early by mail. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
SB 1034 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections City Government--General|Elections--Administration
SB 1128 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the conduct and administration of elections. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1199 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to a ballot by mail single language requirement. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SB 1233 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the promotion of efficiencies in and the administration of certain district court and county services and functions. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Agriculture|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Courts--Juries|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Elections--Administration|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|TELECONFERENCING
SB 1355 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to allowing for countywide polling places as an alternative election system. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs County Government--General|Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1398 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to verification of precinct and ballot styles during the public testing of direct recording electronic voting machine systems. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 1675 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the inclusion in the results of an election of ballots that were mistakenly not counted. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|VOTE RECOUNTS
SB 1815 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to electioneering on the premises of certain privately owned polling places. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs BORDER|ELECTIONEERING|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SR 935 82-0 (2011) Author: Fraser, Troy Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 14. Reported enrolled Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SR 1249 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 100. Reported enrolled Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 47 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the procedures for registering to vote and accepting a voter at a polling place. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 113 81-0 (2009) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to the eligibility requirements for appointment as county elections administrator. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 125 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Betty | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 247 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to allowing certain early voting polling places to serve as election day polling places. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 252 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to authorizing the appointment of students to serve as election clerks. House: Elections Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 258 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the date on which a declaration of write-in candidacy must be filed. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Primaries
HB 283 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to prohibited deceptive election practices; providing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 373 81-0 (2009) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 401 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions
HB 452 81-0 (2009) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. House: Elections Left pending in committee Aging|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 475 81-0 (2009) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 488 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the eligibility requirements for volunteer deputy registrars. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 496 81-0 (2009) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the procedure for holding a special election. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 512 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al. Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 551 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the electronic transmission of a federal postcard application used for voting. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 559 81-0 (2009) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the nondisclosure of certain personal information in voter registration records, concealed handgun license records, and tax appraisal records that relates to a justice of the peace. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 CONCEALED HANDGUNS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 573 81-0 (2009) Author: Sheffield, Ralph Relating to a person's eligibility for appointment as a volunteer deputy voter registrar. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 719 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to polling places for certain elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties|Ethics|SIGNS
HB 790 81-0 (2009) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the counting of a provisional ballot cast by a voter in a precinct in which the voter does not reside. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1103 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a study regarding uniform election dates. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1117 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to ballot instructions. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1145 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the appointment of election judges. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/10 Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 1256 81-0 (2009) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requiring the posting of notice of voter complaint information at a polling place. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 Elections--Administration|Elections--General|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1265 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the information about certain candidates required to be filed with the secretary of state. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--Campaign Financing|Elections--Candidates|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1414 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 1457 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to procedures concerning verification of certain information submitted in a voter registration application. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1493 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of certain devices in a polling place. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1638 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to state compensation for certain election expenses. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Political Parties|Salaries & Expenses
HB 1862 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the eligibility of certain voters to vote a limited ballot in a new county of residence. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1945 81-0 (2009) Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the date of the general election for certain political subdivisions. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions
HB 2036 81-0 (2009) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to the use of countywide voting locations by certain counties. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2101 81-0 (2009) Author: Pierson, Paula
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the place for the convening of a county convention. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties
HB 2404 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the authority of the secretary of state to make clerical corrections to certain election returns based on an amended county canvass. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2409 81-0 (2009) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the conduct of early voting by personal appearance on Saturday. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 2524 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the accuracy, security, and reliability of certain electronic voting systems. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2561 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2786 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the tallying of certain straight-party votes. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2802 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the administration of a recount of votes cast in an election. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|VOTE RECOUNTS
HB 2847 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to using county election precincts for any election held on the November uniform election date. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 2950 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the creation of the position of county elections administrator. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 2996 81-0 (2009) Author: Heflin, Joe Relating to voting outside the county of residence. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3043 81-0 (2009) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the conduct of early voting by personal appearance on Saturday in general and primary elections. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 3046 81-0 (2009) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the correction of voter registration records following a change of address submitted to the United States Postal Service. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|POSTAL SERVICE, U.S.|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3061 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the use of state voter registration funds to employ temporary staff in a voter registrar's office. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 3184 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the imposition or increase of a tax or the issuance of bonds. House: Elections Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Elections--Administration|Taxation--General
HB 3198 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to requiring candidates for certain offices to pay a filing fee or submit a petition in lieu of a filing fee to appear on the ballot for the general election for state and county officers. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 3290 81-0 (2009) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the acceptance of a voter for voting. House: Elections No action taken in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3369 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the use of prohibited electronic devices at polling locations. House: Elections Left pending in committee Communications & Press|Elections--Administration
HB 3444 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the registration of individuals who assist in certain early voting procedures; providing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3556 81-0 (2009) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3600 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting centers as an alternative election system. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3675 81-0 (2009) Author: Heflin, Joe Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3679 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the registration of certain voters at a polling place and related procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3830 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to certain election practices and procedures; providing penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Ethics
HB 3948 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to certain voting requirements and procedures. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 4045 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the May uniform election date. House: Elections Withdrawn from schedule Elections--Administration
HB 4354 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting centers as an alternative election system. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4380 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the contents of an application for a place on the ballot as a candidate for the legislature. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Legislature
HB 4392 81-0 (2009) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to an electronic means for voters to determine the status of ballots submitted by mail. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Electronic Information Systems|POSTAL SERVICE|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4434 81-0 (2009) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to voter registration. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Holidays|Minors--General
HB 4653 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to certain election practices and procedures relating to the conduct of elections; providing penalties. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 4690 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the eligibility of a voter to vote in the general election for state and county officers, including an election held in conjunction with that election, if the voter's residence has changed. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 118 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place during early voting by personal appearance and related procedures. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 137 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aging|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
SB 139 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 245 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting systems. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
SB 362 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections
Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Placed on Major State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 392 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting for judicial offices. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Judicial|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 402 81-0 (2009) Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al. Relating to the authority of the voters of a municipality or a county to adopt a one-quarter cent sales and use tax in the municipality or county to provide property tax relief. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar Elections--Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales
SB 1133 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the date of the general election for certain political subdivisions. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions
SB 1134 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the authority for certain high school students to serve as election clerks. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Minors--General
SB 1279 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the deadline for providing absentee ballots for the general election for state and county officers; making conforming changes. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
SB 1280 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the establishment of a program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans
SB 1402 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to requiring certain political subdivisions to enter a contract with the county elections administrator to perform election services. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--School District|Political Subdivisions
SB 1780 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to political party precinct conventions. Senate: State Affairs Reported favorably as substituted Elections--Administration|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1970 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to certain election practices and procedures; providing penalties. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Ethics
SB 2066 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the place for the convening of a county convention. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties
SB 2067 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to access to precinct conventions by the elderly and persons with physical disabilities. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties
SB 2399 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the authority of a political subdivision other than a county to change the date of its general election. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions
HB 101 80-0 (2007) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the procedures for registering to vote and accepting a voter at a polling place. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 218 80-0 (2007) Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Co-sponsor authorized Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 243 80-0 (2007) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to allowing certain early voting polling places to serve as election day polling places. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 384 80-0 (2007) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 527 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to requiring that a computerized voting system produce a paper record for recount or audit purposes. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 556 80-0 (2007) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the requirements for accessibility to voting equipment by persons with disabilities in certain elections and reimbursement from state funds for costs associated with a special election held statewide. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|HICKORY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 1|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 629 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the date for a consolidation election of two or more municipalities. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately City Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 731 80-0 (2007) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office. House: Elections Left pending in committee Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 862 80-0 (2007) Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the appointment of a temporary county chair. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07 Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties
HB 938 80-0 (2007) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the eligibility for appointment as a volunteer deputy voter registrar. House: Elections Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 942 80-0 (2007) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. House: Elections Referred to Elections Aging|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 961 80-0 (2007) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the hours during which the polls are open on election day and conforming changes. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration
HB 979 80-0 (2007) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 1071 80-0 (2007) Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the duties of a county chair on a change of leadership. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties
HB 1146 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the authority of small cities to conduct elections only by mail. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 1364 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the accuracy, security, and reliability of certain electronic voting systems. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 1446 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the period for preserving precinct election records. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 1525 80-0 (2007) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1987 80-0 (2007) Author: Berman, Leo
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the offense of possessing another person's official ballot or official carrier envelope. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07 Elections--Administration|Elections--Campaign Financing|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 2035 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2085 80-0 (2007) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to the authority of the voters of a municipality or a county to adopt a one-quarter cent sales and use tax in the municipality or county to provide property tax relief. House: Local Government Ways & Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means Elections--Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales
HB 2280 80-0 (2007) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to eligibility of voters to sign ballot access petitions. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General
HB 2453 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the counting of a provisional ballot cast by a voter in a precinct in which the voter does not reside. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2596 80-0 (2007) Author: Homer, Mark Relating to the submission of a candidate's application for a place on the ballot. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates
HB 2926 80-0 (2007) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to using county election precincts in every county for any election held on the November uniform election date. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07 Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3104 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the administration of political party precinct, county, and senatorial district conventions. House: Elections Referred to Elections CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties
HB 3343 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to publicizing a list of voters' rights. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3619 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision other than a county to change the date of its general election. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions
HB 4076 80-0 (2007) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al. Relating to voting station requirements for elections held by the Lipan-Kickapoo Water Conservation District. House: Elections Recommendations filed with the Speaker Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|LIPAN-KICKAPOO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 407 80-0 (2007) Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al. Relating to the authority of the voters of a municipality or a county to adopt a one-quarter cent sales and use tax in the municipality or county to provide property tax relief. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Reported favorably as amended Elections--Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales
SB 493 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the creation of a joint elections administrator; providing penalties. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07 Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
SB 540 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to the accuracy, security, and reliability of certain electronic voting systems. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 803 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 836 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al. Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 946 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aging|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
SB 958 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to public access to information contained in an early voting roster. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Open Records
SB 1006 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting systems. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 1247 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 1646 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Berman, Leo
Relating to certain election practices and procedures; providing penalties. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Political Subdivisions
SB 1647 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Berman, Leo
Relating to certain election practices and procedures, including provisions relating to the conduct of elections, voting systems, and recounts. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 56 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the offense of tampering with a direct recording electronic voting machine; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 57 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the dates on which elections may be held and certain procedures involving the uniform election held in May. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elections--Administration
HB 178 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the use of electronically readable information from a driver's license or personal identification card in an election. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 Elections--Administration|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 208 79-0 (2005) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to the location of a polling place for a primary election. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties
HB 377 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the disclosure of certain information from an early voting roster; providing a penalty. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 899 79-0 (2005) Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al. Relating to allowing certain early voting polling places to serve as election day polling places. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 963 79-0 (2005) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al. Relating to provisional voting by a person who applied for an early voting ballot by mail. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 964 79-0 (2005) Author: Gattis, Dan
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the filing fee for candidates for justice of certain courts of appeals. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Elections--Judicial
HB 1023 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the length of a ballot proposition. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 1143 79-0 (2005) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to the submission of separate proposals at a bond election for each project to be supported by the bonds. House: Elections Left pending in committee BONDS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 1209 79-0 (2005) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to using county election precincts for any election held on the November uniform election date. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 1349 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the use of a mobile telephone in a polling place. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1414 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the acceptance and counting of certain ballots voted by mail. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1509 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the requirements for the validity of a signature on certain petitions. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates
HB 1510 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the requirements for the validity of a signature on certain petitions. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 1511 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the term of appointed members of the elections advisory committee. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1614 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to supervision of a primary election by the county executive committee. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries
HB 1706 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 1799 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a transfer and nonsubstantive revision of laws governing the holding of local option elections regarding alcoholic beverages. House: Elections
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05 Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Statutory Revision
HB 1801 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the uniform election date in May. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 1802 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the disclosure of certain information from a provisional ballot affidavit. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Open Records
HB 1803 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the deadline for printing ballots to be voted by mail; providing a penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 1804 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the prosecution of certain unlawful voters. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1973 79-0 (2005) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the processing of certain election ballots voted early. House: Elections Laid on the table subject to call Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
HB 2059 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the period of voter registration of a person registered by a federal postcard application. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2068 79-0 (2005) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the designation of certain state agencies as voter registration agencies. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2069 79-0 (2005) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to contracts to provide election services to a political party. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 2090 79-0 (2005) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to population requirements for certain county election precincts. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2143 79-0 (2005) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to adjusting the term of an elected officer of a home-rule municipality to comply with the Election Code. House: Elections No action taken in committee City Government--General|Elections--Administration
HB 2199 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the salaries of a county elections administrator and the administrator's employees. House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately EL PASO COUNTY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Salaries & Expenses
HB 2261 79-0 (2005) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to the correction of registration records. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2262 79-0 (2005) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to requiring a voter who is on the suspense list of voters to cast a provisional ballot. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 2263 79-0 (2005) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to the provision of a ballot to be voted by mail to military personnel and their spouses and dependents. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Military & Veterans
HB 2280 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the implementation of a statewide voter registration system as required by the federal Help America Vote Act. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/06 Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT OF 2002
HB 2281 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the delivery of certain early voting ballots to the central counting station. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 2283 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the repeal of obsolete provisions of the Election Code governing the use of mechanical voting machines and punch-card ballots. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 2309 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to certain election processes and procedures. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2319 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the election of unopposed candidates. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates
HB 2321 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the residence of a voter who resides on property located in more than one territory. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--General|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 2322 79-0 (2005) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the electronic administration of state funds used for voter registration. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2404 79-0 (2005) Author: Keel, Terry Relating to the creation of the position of county elections administrator. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General
HB 2454 79-0 (2005) Author: Jones, Jesse
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility of certain voters to vote a limited ballot in a new county of residence. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2632 79-0 (2005) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the notice provided on changing a polling location in an election. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2693 79-0 (2005) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to creating a statewide ballot for a person who casts a ballot outside the precinct in which the voter is registered. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2759 79-0 (2005) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to requirements for county election precincts. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3083 79-0 (2005) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 3171 79-0 (2005) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the procedure for collecting signatures on a petition filed in connection with a candidate's application for a place on the ballot. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates
HB 3207 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to increasing the penalties for certain criminal offenses involving an election. House: Elections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 3292 79-0 (2005) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to notice provided to a county of an election ordered by a political subdivision. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--General|Elections--Administration|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3295 79-0 (2005) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the electronic reporting of precinct results to the secretary of state. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3307 79-0 (2005) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the population requirements for county election precincts. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3315 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to state compensation for certain primary election expenses. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Campaign Financing|Elections--Primaries|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3457 79-0 (2005) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to the appointment of an alternate presiding judge at the central counting station for processing electronic voting system results. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HJR 57 79-0 (2005) Author: Herrero, Abel Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a person newly elected to the legislature may take office on receiving a certificate of election if the office to which the person was elected is vacant. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers
HR 2216 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2309. Reported enrolled Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 475 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the offense of tampering with a direct recording electronic voting machine; providing criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 895 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the processing of certain election ballots voted early. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General
SB 1051 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to authorizing a county clerk to mail an application to vote by mail to certain voters. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers
SB 1272 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to requirements for county election precincts. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 1463 79-0 (2005) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to combined municipal sales tax ballot propositions. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed City Government--Finance|Elections--Administration|Taxation--City|Taxation--Sales
SB 1566 79-0 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to supervision of a primary election by the county executive committee. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Primaries
SR 1091 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Mike Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2309. Reported enrolled Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 62 79-3 (2006) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office. House: Elections Referred to Elections Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Administration|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
HB 402 78-0 (2003) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to a pilot program involving the use of an electronic registration system. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 403 78-0 (2003) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the penalty for premature disclosure of voting results. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03 Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 490 78-0 (2003) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to the use of a receipt issued by certain voter registration entities to a person on completing an application for voter registration. House: Elections Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 714 78-0 (2003) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the use of uniform election dates. House: Elections Withdrawn from schedule Elections--Administration|Elections--Primaries
HB 872 78-0 (2003) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the dates on which elections may be held. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration
HB 1173 78-0 (2003) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the use of a building on a federal military base or facility as a polling place in an election. House: Elections
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Military & Veterans
HB 1517 78-0 (2003) Author: Jones, Jesse
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to publicizing a list of voters' rights. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor Elections--Administration|Elections--General|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1549 78-0 (2003) Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to changes required in election laws to implement the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT OF 2002
HB 1601 78-0 (2003) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to certain regulations and procedures for early voting. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Political Parties
HB 1695 78-0 (2003) Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain election processes and procedures. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1696 78-0 (2003) Author: Denny, Mary
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the hours of service of a poll watcher on election day. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03 Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers
HB 1697 78-0 (2003) Author: Denny, Mary
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to recounts of elections in which direct recording electronic voting machines were used. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03 Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems|PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES|VOTE RECOUNTS
HB 1777 78-0 (2003) Author: Dawson, Glenda
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to allowing a political subdivision other than a county to change the date of its general election. House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 1975 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to providing a physical address for a ballot to be delivered to the early voting clerk. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting
HB 1983 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to a challenge to a person voting by mail in an election. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|POSTAL SERVICE
HB 2048 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the eligibility of a candidate to assist a voter. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Election Officers
HB 2064 78-0 (2003) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the procedure for returning an application for an early voting ballot. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03 Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|POSTAL SERVICE
HB 2085 78-0 (2003) Author: Campbell, Scott
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the availability of bilingual clerks for an election. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03 Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General
HB 2119 78-0 (2003) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to certain duties of local registrars of deaths relating to voter registration. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES|Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Health--General
HB 2152 78-0 (2003) Author: Denny, Mary
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to automatic recounts of certain majority vote elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03 Elections--Administration|Elections--General|VOTE RECOUNTS
HB 2153 78-0 (2003) Author: Denny, Mary
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to filing a voting system equipment contract with the secretary of state. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03 Elections--Administration|Elections--Voting Systems|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2155 78-0 (2003) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the use of mobile telephones in a polling place. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2226 78-0 (2003) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to changing the deadlines and authority for ordering the election and filing for candidacy in political subdivision elections. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General
HB 2279 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to allowing certain early voting polling places to serve as election day polling places. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2353 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the determination of certain dates, deadlines, and procedures under the Election Code. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 2434 78-0 (2003) Author: Campbell, Scott Relating to the registration of voters and certain election practices and procedures; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2496 78-0 (2003) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the date of the primary election. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03 Elections--Administration|Elections--Primaries
HB 2630 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the time of the local canvass and the counting of certain early voting mail ballots in certain elections. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Political Subdivisions
HB 3056 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the determination and clarification of certain dates, deadlines, and procedures under the Election Code. House: Elections Referred to Elections Elections--Administration|Elections--General
HB 3166 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to notice of an election. House: Elections Left pending in committee Elections--Administration|PUBLIC NOTICE
HR 1758 78-0 (2003) Author: Denny, Mary Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1695. Reported enrolled Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 197 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd
Sponsor: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the challenge of a voter's registration. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03 Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 784 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the dates on which elections may be held. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration
SB 910 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to changes required in election laws to implement the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT OF 2002
SB 1215 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to changing the deadlines and authority for ordering the election and filing for candidacy in political subdivision elections. House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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