HB 21 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the Texas Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| AUDITOR, STATE | INDEPENDENT CITIZEN REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 67 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 87 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the presidential electors of this state.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 126 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 153 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to a ballot option to not vote for any candidate.
House: Elections
Returned to committee
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 161 88-0 (2023)
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 | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 190 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions and to related procedures and provisions.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BALLOT MEASURE ELECTION INTEGRITY ACT OF 2023 | City Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 239 88-0 (2023)
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 241 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 246 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to establishing a pilot program for recording ballot counting activity.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | SECRETARY OF STATE | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 255 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notaries public; increasing the amount of certain fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Notaries | PASSPORTS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 259 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 281 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 294 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 296 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | PARKING | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 310 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to notification by the secretary of state when a person convicted of a felony may register to vote.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 315 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a statement by the secretary of state regarding the furnishing of certain personal information on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 339 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 357 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the requirements to access the online tracker of an application for a ballot to be voted by mail and to the date of runoff elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Elections--Administration | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 359 88-0 (2023)
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 | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 365 88-0 (2023)
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--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 371 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the date of runoff elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 380 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website databases containing certain information about elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 384 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT
HB 488 88-0 (2023)
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 | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 499 88-0 (2023)
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 | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 502 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 549 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of laws relating to elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | PEACE OFFICERS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 589 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 675 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 676 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the procedures for voting after changing residence to another county.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 693 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Congress | Electronic Information Systems | JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 701 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to electronic submission of an application for an early voting ballot by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 731 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the functions and duties of the independent redistricting commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Congress | Elections--General | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION | JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS
HB 848 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to allowing straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 849 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 943 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to voter registration, including electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 944 88-0 (2023)
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 1070 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the methods of voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1071 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to preferential voting in a primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1140 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to requiring the secretary of state to clarify the voter identification materials required for submission of an early voting ballot by mail.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1145 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1150 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the form of a constitutional amendment on a ballot.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to practices and procedures for an early voting ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1208 88-0 (2023)
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 | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1270 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1271 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the method of returning a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1295 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1444 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to preferential voting in runoff elections for certain voters voting by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1448 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to procedures for verification of a ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1484 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1536 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1583 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the election of the board of directors of the Terry Memorial Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
HB 1632 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to standardized training for election officers.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Elections--Election Officers | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1635 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the operation of political parties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1792 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1848 88-0 (2023)
Author: DeAyala, ManoSponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to a study by the secretary of state on the feasibility of central counting stations complying with federal standards for facilities that contain sensitive information.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Interim Studies | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1877 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the enforcement of laws relating to elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2020 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of a county elections administrator.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Administration | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2081 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the registration of vision support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | EYECARE & VISION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2379 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the ability of voters with certain disabilities to cast a secret ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2384 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to court administration, including the knowledge, efficiency, training, and transparency requirements for candidates for or holders of judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONTINUING EDUCATION | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Elections--Judicial | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 2430 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the ability of a volunteer deputy registrar to distribute and receive applications for a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2498 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the conduct and administration of elections; providing a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2536 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2585 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2623 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to postage for early voting ballots voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2624 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the voter registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2728 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the use of electronic devices to accept voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2776 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to early voting by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2809 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the interstate voter registration crosscheck program.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2825 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the use of preferential voting in an election of officers of a municipality.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--Administration | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2860 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to maintaining certain voter registration information and reviewing ballots voted by mail; creating criminal offenses.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2979 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to an indication on a voter's voter registration certificate that a voter is a veteran.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3159 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3537 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian | et. al.
Relating to a candidate's application for a place on the ballot for a party's primary election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3552 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the creation of the Texas Slavery and Segregation Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SLAVERY & SEGREGATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3596 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to proposing a referendum to the people of the State of Texas on the question of whether this state should reassert its status as an independent nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3657 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to notaries public; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Notaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3683 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to automatic voter registration on interaction with a voter registration agency.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3684 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to a procedure for applying for a place on a ballot as a candidate for precinct chair of a political party; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Political Parties | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3732 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to establishing a pilot program for the production of a paper receipt by electronic devices to accept voters.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3736 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a study by the secretary of state on the accuracy of the information contained in the statewide voter information database.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Interim Studies | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3748 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to ensuring access to the right to vote by all eligible voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--General | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Holidays | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION | INTERNET | JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Redistricting | SECRETARY OF STATE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3763 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the use of certain optical scan ballot technology by an election authority operating a central counting station.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Interim Studies | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3768 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the formation of decentralized unincorporated associations and the use of distributed ledger or blockchain technology for certain business purposes; authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ASSETS | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Corporations & Associations | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Electronic Information Systems | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3827 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the regulation of earned wage access services; requiring an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty; imposing fees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Received from the House
| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | Consumer Protection | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Labor--Wages | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4392 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to election precinct boundaries and the establishment of polling places.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4393 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the practices and procedures related to early voting by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4519 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to unlawful altering of election procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4560 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to ballots voted by mail and the prosecution of the offense of unlawful solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4719 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the security of election systems.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4727 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to unlawful altering of election procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4780 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, ReggieSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to early voting ballots voted by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4917 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the regulation of third-party data collection entities; providing a civil penalty and authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4934 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to support for new businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Purchasing--State | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4938 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to certain fees for newly formed businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 5082 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the secretary of state to order a new election in certain counties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--General | Elections--Administration | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 5131 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the randomized audits of elections in certain counties.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 5203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the availability of paper ballots for a person voting by personal appearance.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 5204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to counting certain voted ballots by hand; creating a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 5231 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to elimination of the countywide polling place program.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 5254 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the interstate voter registration crosscheck program.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 5259 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to death records maintained and provided by the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Elections--Administration | Health--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HJR 4 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Governor | INDEPENDENT CITIZEN REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 35 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Rescinding the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 48 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Congress | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Governor | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
HJR 84 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing under the compact; limiting certain taxes and fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 163 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the voters to remove local elected officers from office by means of a recall election.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the secretary of state to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Officers
HJR 200 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Ratifying a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the number of representatives in the United States House of Representatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 56 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 69 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUPREME COURT
SB 92 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 93 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 115 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
| AUDITOR, STATE | Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 117 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to participation in the countywide polling place program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 120 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 126 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 147 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 220 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of laws relating to elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | PEACE OFFICERS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 221 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
| City Government--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT
SB 359 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 396 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the availability of paper ballots for a person voting by personal appearance.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 398 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 450 88-0 (2023)
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 477 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 545 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Toth, Steve
Relating to death records maintained and provided by the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services.
House: Elections Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Elections--Administration | Health--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 636 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 637 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 820 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the registration of vision support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | EYECARE & VISION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 823 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the suspension of a county elections administrator.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Administration | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 925 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the use of blockchain technology for financing statements and related records filed with the secretary of state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Financial--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 990 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to elimination of the countywide polling place program.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 994 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the declaration of a candidate's ineligibility on the basis of failure to pay a filing fee or submit a petition in lieu of a filing fee.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Elections--Candidates | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1039 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1070 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the interstate voter registration crosscheck program.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ALAN VERA MEMORIAL ACT | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the suspension and removal of certain public officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS | State Officers
SB 1116 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the election of the board of directors of the Terry Memorial Hospital District.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
SB 1297 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to observing standard time year-round and authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Congress | Daylight Saving Time | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1599 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Bucy III, John
Relating to ballots voted by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1600 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to a person submitting proof of citizenship to verify eligibility to vote in Texas.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1807 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the unlawful altering of election procedures; providing a civil penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--Administration | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1875 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the use of electronic devices to accept voters.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1877 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the timing of state financing for voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1884 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to identification of and sanctions against certain foreign actors.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Ethics | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--General | Safety | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1907 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to preparing and delivering precinct election returns; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Election Officers | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1933 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to certain oversight procedures of the state over county elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ALAN VERA ELECTION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2023 | AUDITS & AUDITORS | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1935 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to requiring counties to cooperate with the secretary of state in randomized election audits; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | County Government--General | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1946 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to personal information entered on the carrier envelope of a ballot to be voted by mail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1993 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the secretary of state to order a new election in certain counties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2001 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the security of election systems.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2003 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to counting certain voted ballots by hand; creating a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2025 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to election precinct boundaries and the establishment of polling places.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2071 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to automatic recounts of certain elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Candidates | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the registration of and certain other requirements relating to data brokers; providing a civil penalty and authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2125 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the suspension of the authority of a county election officer.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2245 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the regulation of earned wage access services; creating a criminal offense; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | Consumer Protection | Financial--General | Labor--Wages | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2246 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the presidential electors of this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2393 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the time for delivery and acceptance by the early voting ballot board of early voting ballots voted by mail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2433 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to certain election practices and procedures; increasing a criminal penalty; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to personal information entered on the carrier envelope of a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2464 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| County Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2494 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to establishing election marshals and enforcing violations of elections law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2495 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to establishing election marshals and enforcing violations of elections law.
Filed
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2499 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to practices and procedures for an early voting ballot voted by mail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 16 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SJR 25 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing under the compact; limiting certain taxes and fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 36 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Rescinding the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 52 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Vasut, Cody
Extending the deadline for the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 90 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas by authorizing it to conduct gaming on certain lands under state law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 22 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 32 88-1 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 33 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 59 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 36 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 112 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 124 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--District | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 51 88-3 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 31 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 50 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | Courts--District | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 109 88-4 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 38 88-4 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters, including pandemic disasters, and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | TEXAS PANDEMIC RESPONSE ACT
HB 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: 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
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
HB 35 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| BONDS | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--General
HB 49 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to allowing straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 70 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to legislative review and approval of certain state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to preferential voting in a primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 120 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to allowing straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 282 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | INDEPENDENT CITIZEN REDISTRICTING COMMISSION | Legislature | Redistricting | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | 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.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 350 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 479 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to electronic submission of an application for an early voting ballot by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 519 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
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--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 680 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the secretary of state providing voter registration application forms to high schools.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 712 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 724 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 740 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to preferential voting in runoff elections for certain voters voting by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Military & Veterans | 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 820 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to requiring certain business entities to audit the business's supply chain and on-site services for the use of forced labor; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Business & Commerce--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Labor--General | 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 856 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 857 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for voting after changing residence to another county.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 948 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the authentication and recording of instruments conveying real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Notaries | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1031 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1160 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the replacement of a presidential or vice-presidential candidate in the event of the candidate's withdrawal, death, or ineligibility.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1175 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to allowing straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1176 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT
HB 1244 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1359 87-0 (2021)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to proposing a referendum to the people of the State of Texas on the question of whether this state should leave the United States of America and establish an independent republic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS INDEPENDENCE COMMISSION
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 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 1405 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Daylight Saving Time | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1464 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of an entity name that falsely implies governmental affiliation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1520 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain extraordinary costs incurred by certain gas utilities relating to Winter Storm Uri and a study of measures to mitigate similar future costs; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and assessments.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| BONDS | DEBT | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Natural Gas
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 1622 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to reporting of early voting rosters.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1630 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the methods of voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Franchise | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1708 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a voting system that produces a voter-verifiable paper record.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | 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 1749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1808 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1812 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to filing fees for certain candidates for office in primary elections.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Primaries | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1813 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Presidential | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1822 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the conduct of early voting by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1848 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the date of the general primary election to be held in 2022.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Primaries | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Redistricting | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1899 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the posting of voter information on Internet websites.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1901 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
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
| Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1945 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to voter education for residents of certain long-term care facilities.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Health--General | Nursing Homes | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1959 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the maintenance of records and charging of fees by a notary public; increasing the amount of certain fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Notaries | PASSPORTS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 2018 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to ballot language requirements for a proposition proposing a constitutional amendment.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2065 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the composition of the cybersecurity council.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2075 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to voting system equipment; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2102 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the use of an electronic device for accepting voters; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--General | Elections--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2197 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the statement of residence required to vote.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the establishment of the digital identity work group.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| DIGITAL IDENTITY WORK GROUP | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PASSPORTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2202 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to high school deputy voter registrars.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2283 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the acceptance of certain gifts and donations for the administration of elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Election Officers | Ethics | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2339 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2457 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2486 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an option on ballots to choose not to vote in a race.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by the secretary of state of certain voter roll maintenance provisions; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2633 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to resources provided to human trafficking victims and the establishment of the trafficked persons grant program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2672 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to public inspection of certain early voting information; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2859 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website databases containing certain information about elections.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2870 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2871 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to allowing straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2873 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to nonpartisan primary elections; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT
HB 3066 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 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 3152 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to candidates who are ineligible for office.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the alteration of voting standards, practices, or procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 3281 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to practices and procedures for an early voting ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3302 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the order of names of certain candidates on a ballot.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Candidates | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 3448 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to prohibiting the secretary of state from waiving or suspending the application of certain election law provisions.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the termination of corporate privileges for certain business entities under enforcement action for a violation of environmental laws.
House: Environmental Regulation
Record vote
| Business & Commerce--General | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3491 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the security of electronic voting system media.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3523 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to notification by the secretary of state when a person convicted of a felony becomes eligible to vote.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the verification of an application or ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3526 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration through a voter registration agency.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the availability of certain voter information.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3544 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address certain weather-related extraordinary costs and expenses.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Electric
HB 3574 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the administration of county primary funds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3698 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to voting system ballots.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3828 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3868 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the presidential electors of this state.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3873 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3874 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the transmission of balloting materials to certain disabled voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 3952 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to requiring property owner's associations and condominium associations to be registered with the secretary of state.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3974 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the residence address of a voter for purposes of a response to a confirmation notice sent by the voter registrar.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 4044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to a registrar's failure to cancel voter registrations under applicable law.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4070 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to requiring female representation on the boards of directors of certain publicly traded corporations; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | Women
HB 4251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to public libraries as voter registration agencies.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Libraries & Librarians | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4366 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to federal election practices and procedures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4418 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the manner of state financing of primary elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4427 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the powers and duties of the committees and officers of certain political parties regarding the conduct of primary elections.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4459 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to voting system equipment; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to financing certain costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--District | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | Utilities--Electric
HB 4498 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to compliance with the National Voter Registration Act.
House: Elections
Reported favorably as substituted
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 26 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in those areas and to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct casino gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing; authorizing fees; limiting certain taxes and fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Insurance--Property & Casualty | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 95 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to limit the number of terms that a person may be elected to Congress.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Congress | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE | TERM LIMITS
HJR 112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 126 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Congress | Governor | JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
HJR 142 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the secretary of state to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Candidates | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Officers
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 55 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 155 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 172 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 287 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 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 379 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 381 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the procedures for voting after changing residence to another county.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 471 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Daylight Saving Time | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | 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 590 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUPREME COURT
SB 598 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to auditable voting systems.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Voting Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 649 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 851 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the composition of the cybersecurity council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Franchise | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 942 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1009 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the administration of county primary funds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1018 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the establishment of the digital identity work group.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DIGITAL IDENTITY WORK GROUP | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PASSPORTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1111 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the residence address of a voter for purposes of a response to a confirmation notice sent by the voter registrar.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to verification of the citizenship status of certain registered voters.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | 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 1235 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to verification of the accuracy of voter registration applications and voter registration lists.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1387 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a voting system used in an election in this state be manufactured, stored, and held in the United States by a company headquartered in the United States.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1523 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to registered and protected series of domestic limited liability companies; authorizing fees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Business & Commerce--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the numbering and signing of ballots by early voting clerks and deputy early voting clerks.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address certain weather-related extraordinary costs and expenses and to the duty of electric utility market participants to pay certain amounts owed.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Electric
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 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 1609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to proof of identification presented by a voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | NATIVE AMERICANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1610 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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 1634 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring female representation on the boards of directors of certain publicly traded corporations; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | Women
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 1731 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to election integrity; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1757 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SB 1771 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the assumption by the office of the secretary of state of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties and to the provision of some of those services by certain vendors; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 1899 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1901 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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 1950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address extraordinary costs and expenses resulting from Winter Storm Uri.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Courts--Appellate | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Electric
SB 1977 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to voting while confined in jail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Corporations & Associations | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 41 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 43 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 39 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 40 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 46 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 49 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 55 87-1 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 60 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website databases containing certain information about elections.
Filed
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 61 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the procedures for voting after changing residence to another county.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 62 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the method of returning a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 64 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to notifications given to a person convicted of a felony concerning the person's eligibility to vote.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 68 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to correcting defects in an early voting ballot voted by mail.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 82 87-1 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the presidential electors of this state.
Filed
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 96 87-1 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to correcting defects in an early voting ballot voted by mail.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 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 125 87-1 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the security of electronic voting system media.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 137 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 139 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 151 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 162 87-1 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 164 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the secretary of state providing voter registration application forms to high schools.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 189 87-1 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an option on ballots to choose not to vote in a race.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 191 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 194 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
Filed
| Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 199 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
Filed
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 200 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to voter education for residents of certain long-term care facilities.
Filed
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 225 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the enforcement by the secretary of state of certain voter roll maintenance provisions; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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 230 87-1 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | 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 235 87-1 (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.
Filed
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | 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 269 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 301 87-1 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to ballots voted by mail.
Filed
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Elections--Early Voting | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 23 87-1 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to electronic voter registration and electronic submission of an application for an early voting ballot by mail.
Filed
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 31 87-1 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain information regarding voter qualification.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 34 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Filed
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUPREME COURT
SB 35 87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 36 87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the procedures for voting after changing residence to another county.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 38 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
Filed
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 43 87-1 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 46 87-1 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration and electronic submission of an application for an early voting ballot by mail.
Filed
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 48 87-1 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | 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 58 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
Filed
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 63 87-1 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the signing of ballots by deputy early voting clerks.
Filed
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 67 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a training manual for election watchers.
Filed
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AUDITOR, STATE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--School District | UNIFORM STATE LAWS, COMMISSION ON
HB 14 87-2 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 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 36 87-2 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to ballots voted by mail.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Elections--Early Voting | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 45 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 46 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 48 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to allowing straight-party voting.
Filed
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 49 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 80 87-2 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the presidential electors of this state.
Filed
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 98 87-2 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 132 87-2 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an option on ballots to choose not to vote in a race.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 137 87-2 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the security of electronic voting system media.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 186 87-2 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 188 87-2 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the enforcement by the secretary of state of certain voter roll maintenance provisions; providing a civil penalty.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 211 87-2 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions and to related procedures and provisions.
Filed
| City Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 212 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 216 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the procedures for voting after changing residence to another county.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 217 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website databases containing certain information about elections.
Filed
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 218 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to notifications given to a person convicted of a felony concerning the person's eligibility to vote.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 219 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 241 87-2 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a voting system requirement that a person voting by personal appearance confirm the voter's eligibility to vote before accessing a ballot.
Filed
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 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 27 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the tabulation and reporting of votes, including certain technological requirements for ballots.
Filed
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 38 87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of certain information regarding voter qualification.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 41 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
Filed
| Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 42 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
Filed
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 45 87-2 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration and electronic submission of an application for an early voting ballot by mail.
Filed
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 47 87-2 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 60 87-2 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
Filed
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 65 87-2 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Filed
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 66 87-2 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 73 87-2 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for voting after changing residence to another county.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 74 87-2 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 41 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
Filed
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 42 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
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
HB 45 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 123 87-3 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round based on the results of a statewide referendum.
Filed
| Daylight Saving Time | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | SECRETARY OF STATE
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
SJR 12 87-3 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | SUPREME COURT
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 79 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to voter registration procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 192 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 255 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to efforts to encourage full participation in the 2020 federal decennial census by the residents of this state, including the establishment of the Complete Count Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPLETE COUNT COMMISSION | EVERY TEXAN COUNTS ACT | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 326 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a strategic plan by the secretary of state to increase voter turnout.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 329 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to concurrent state and federal jurisdiction over units of the national park system in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Received from the House
| Governor | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 358 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | Elections--General | Elections--School District | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 361 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Received from the House
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--Voting Systems | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
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 378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 424 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the residence address of a person for purposes of a response to a confirmation notice sent by the voter registrar.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 430 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 438 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the use of a mechanical or electronic device by a person occupying a voting station.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 508 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 512 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Minors--General | 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 552 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 589 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Electronic Information Systems | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 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 725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the date of the primary election and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 740 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | 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 835 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the secretary of state providing voter registration application forms to high schools.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 890 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the authority to conduct a runoff primary election by mail in certain counties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 898 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to requiring the secretary of state to maintain certain information regarding provisional voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | 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 1104 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1204 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to nonpartisan primary elections; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1205 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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 1238 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website a database containing information about each holder of and candidate for all elected offices in the state.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Candidates | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the facilitation of voting by persons confined in certain jails.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1347 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT
HB 1421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to cybersecurity of voter registration lists and other election-related documents, systems, and technology.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1447 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to election information provided to voters through a mobile application for wireless communication devices.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1460 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to an election officer providing and receiving an application for annual mail ballots at a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1600 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to procedures for submitting a ballot to be voted by mail; creating an exception to the application of a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain voter information.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Elections--Early Voting | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2010 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to preferential voting in a primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2045 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to early voting by certain persons who have an employment hardship.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Labor--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 2297 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2411 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2504 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to candidates nominated by convention.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Elections--Candidates | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2550 86-0 (2019)
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--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2552 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website a database of certain election information collected from authorities responsible for giving notice of an election.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 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 2628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: 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, PhilipSponsor: 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 2713 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to eliminating the fee for electronic access to certain information maintained by the secretary of state.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2728 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 3258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to an authorization to increase the sales and use tax collected in an advanced transportation district of a metropolitan rapid transit authority.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 3421 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | INDEPENDENT CITIZEN REDISTRICTING COMMISSION | Redistricting | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUPREME COURT
HB 3514 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3578 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of the voter registration of a person finally convicted of a felony.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3606 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to ratification of defective corporate acts of nonprofit corporations; authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 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 3723 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--General
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 4128 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector and related procedures.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4130 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to use of an electronic device for accepting voters; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government.
House: House Administration Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Open Records | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4331 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to procedures for submitting a ballot to be voted by mail; creating an exception to the application of a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 4439 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the qualification of certain candidates for placement on the ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4519 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the development of a central filing system by the secretary of state for the filing of financing statements for certain security interests; authorizing fees; providing civil penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | Financial--General | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | 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
HB 4538 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to verification of the citizenship status of certain registered voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4756 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to authorizing the increase or decrease of the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes based on the cost of certain highway projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HJR 68 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 73 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum; authorizing new fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Minors--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 102 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to providing for voter registration at a polling place.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 164 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | 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 178 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 205 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 276 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to straight-party voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Finance | DEBT | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 757 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 893 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: 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 902 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to public availability of election records; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Records | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 903 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the integrity of elections in this state; imposing a civil penalty; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1190 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the residence address of a voter for purposes of a response to a confirmation notice sent by the voter registrar.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring female representation on the boards of directors of certain publicly traded corporations; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | SECRETARY OF STATE | Women
SB 1202 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to voting while confined in jail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | 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 1228 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1254 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to verification of the citizenship status of certain registered voters.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1475 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an authorization to increase the sales and use tax collected in an advanced transportation district of a metropolitan rapid transit authority.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1537 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITOR, STATE | INTERNET | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1566 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the elections for which countywide polling places may be used.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1603 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--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 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 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 1934 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to efforts to encourage full participation in the 2020 federal decennial census by the residents of this state, including the establishment of the Complete Count Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPLETE COUNT COMMISSION | EVERY TEXAN COUNTS ACT | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1969 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to ratification of defective corporate acts of nonprofit corporations; authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2019 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring female representation on the governing authorities of certain business entities; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | Women
SB 2033 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the development of a central filing system by the secretary of state for the filing of financing statements for certain security interests; authorizing fees; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | Financial--General | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2037 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, BobSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of implementing a central filing system for the filing of financing statements for security interests in farm products.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Agriculture
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| AGRICULTURAL LIENS | Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2280 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--Voting Systems | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
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
SJR 56 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 25 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
House: Elections Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 48 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the electronic completion of an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 80 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 85 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 143 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 199 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to participation in the countywide polling place program.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
| County Government--General | Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 204 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to placing the name of a deceased or ineligible candidate for public office on the ballot.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 209 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 266 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to a voter education program for high school seniors.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 273 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the content of local and state propositions on the ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 368 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Minors--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 384 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to documentation of proof of identification for voting.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 389 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the residence address of a person for purposes of a response to a confirmation notice sent by the voter registrar.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 433 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 462 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of notice of proposed rules by state agencies.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
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 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 566 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 738 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 739 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 905 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the procedures for registering to vote.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 907 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the content and process for certain petitions.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the time for returning ballots mailed by certain federal postcard applicants.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 955 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 956 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 962 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to a study on the feasibility of electronic voter registration and applications for a ballot to be voted by mail for overseas military personnel.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1006 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1032 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | UNIFORM ELECTRONIC LEGAL MATERIAL ACT
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 1077 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain citizens residing outside the United States to vote a full ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1079 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1103 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to excluding a person on the suspense list from jury duty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Courts--Juries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1129 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the restriction on participating in the primary election of more than one political party.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| 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 1217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to appointment of and performance of notarial acts by an online notary public and online acknowledgment and proof of written instruments; authorizing a fee and creating a criminal offense.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Notaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 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 1360 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the use of a mechanical or electronic device by a person occupying a voting station.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1414 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to voting procedures for certain federal postcard applicants and military personnel serving overseas.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1418 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of fantasy games; authorizing a civil penalty; requiring the registration of fantasy game operators; requiring a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1422 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the regulation of fantasy games; authorizing a civil penalty; requiring a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | 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 1639 85-0 (2017)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to providing a voter in a party primary notice of party conventions.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1706 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector and related procedures.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Presidential | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1707 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to political party signs for a primary election.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE | SIGNS
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 1773 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--General
HB 1807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to requiring the secretary of state to maintain certain information regarding provisional voting.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 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 1955 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1996 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to nonpartisan primary elections; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2000 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--Voting Systems | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2017 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to legislative review and approval of certain state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2254 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the secretary of state adopting a fee schedule for notary public services.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Notaries | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2338 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT
HB 2411 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website a database containing information about each holder of and candidate for all elected offices in the state.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2481 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2674 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to reporting requirements for certain nonprofit corporations regarding employee and officer salaries.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Salaries & Expenses | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
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 2701 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2722 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to early voting by certain persons who have an employment hardship.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Labor--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 2826 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to partnerships, limited liability companies, and other domestic and foreign entities and to series of limited liability companies and foreign entities.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | PROCESS SERVERS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2834 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to posting the location of a polling place used in an election on the secretary of state's website.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2856 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, JasonSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to names of domestic and foreign filing entities for transacting business in this state.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Business & Commerce--General | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2926 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to legislative review and approval of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 2983 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the requirements for a person to vote in the precinct of the person's former residence.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3065 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Electronic Information Systems | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 3118 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3285 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to expenditures by the secretary of state on general election voter education programs.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3322 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the use of certain words to imply that a person who is not an attorney is authorized to practice immigration law and the prosecution of a cause of action arising from that practice and educational requirements for a notary public appointment; authorizing a fee; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Lawyers | Notaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3327 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 3422 85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to participation by the State of Texas in the interstate voter registration crosscheck program.
House: Elections
Postponed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3474 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3490 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to maintenance of the statewide voter registration list.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| 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 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 3667 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the maintenance of the statewide voter registration list.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3776 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to automatic cancellation of a voter's registration upon felony conviction.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 3892 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to voter registration and voter registration information.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3943 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3969 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of implementing a central filing system for the filing of financing statements for agricultural liens.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AGRICULTURAL LIENS | Agriculture | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4000 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4009 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the creation of the Texas Slavery and Segregation Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Human Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SLAVERY & SEGREGATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HB 4034 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: 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 4155 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the regulation of athlete agents.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETE AGENTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 44 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to provide for a federal balanced budget.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BALANCED BUDGET | Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 59 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 77 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Rescinding the 1899 application of the 26th Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call an unrestricted national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing undisclosed amendments to that Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 78 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Rescinding the 1901 and 1911 applications to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the direct election of U.S. Senators.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 80 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to limit the terms of office of members of Congress.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE | TERM LIMITS
HJR 104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Urging the Congress of the United States to propose for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution which would prohibit, with one exception, the practice of abortion within the United States or in any place subject to their jurisdiction or, in the alternative, applying to Congress to call a convention, pursuant to Article V of that Constitution, for the specific and limited purpose of proposing such an amendment to that Constitution for ratification.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Abortion | Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 118 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| AUDITOR, STATE | Congress | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 5 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing a criminal penalty and increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/18
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 136 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 145 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a voter education program for high school seniors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 146 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to automatic update of voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 147 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 185 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 201 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | DEBT | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 230 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to participation in the countywide polling place program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 232 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to providing for voter registration at a polling place.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--General
SB 362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens excused or disqualified from jury service.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Courts--Juries | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 375 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to providing a voter in a party primary notice of party conventions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 426 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 466 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain petitions filed with home-rule municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 665 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to education requirements for a notary public appointment; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Notaries | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 690 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of a mechanical or electronic device by a person occupying a voting station.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 752 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the overseas military e-mail ballot program.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 925 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the facilitation of voting by persons confined in certain jails.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 957 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the content and numbering of propositions on the ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1150 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the content of local and state propositions on the ballot.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1506 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Electronic Information Systems | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1517 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to partnerships, limited liability companies, and other domestic and foreign entities and to series of limited liability companies and foreign entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | PROCESS SERVERS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1518 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to corporations, associations, real estate investment trusts, and related entities; authorizing fees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1569 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1579 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to authorizing the secretary of state to terminate the existence of a domestic filing entity if a substantial owner or governing person of the entity has been convicted of human trafficking or compelling prostitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1666 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: 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 1718 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to legislative review and approval of certain state agency rules.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1731 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the repeal of laws governing certain state entities, including the functions of those entities, and to certain duties, responsibilities, and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on the abolishment of certain of those entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| Agriculture | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | BIOENERGY POLICY COUNCIL | BIOENERGY RESEARCH COMMITTEE | BORDER SECURITY COUNCIL | DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS COMMITTEE, TEXAS | EMISSIONS REDUCTION PLAN ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | PATIENT PROTECTION, OFFICE OF | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1733 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to recognition of certain identification documents by governmental officials.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Courts--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | 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 1835 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to names of domestic and foreign filing entities for transacting business in this state; creating an offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1989 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting for judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Elections--Judicial | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2010 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to procedures for the determination of the validity of certain petitions filed in connection with an election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2015 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT
SB 2020 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to voter information used for juror selections.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2035 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of athlete agents.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETE AGENTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2090 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to procedures for uniform procedures for conducting an election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2091 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
SB 2175 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2197 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to documentation of proof of identification for voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 2 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 37 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to impose term limits for justices of the United States Supreme Court and to allow the states to overturn a decision of the United States Supreme Court.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 38 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Darby, Drew
Rescinding certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 40 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to limit the terms of office of members of Congress.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE | TERM LIMITS
HB 42 85-1 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Elections--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 45 85-1 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 48 85-1 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Elections--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 66 85-1 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 89 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 160 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 203 85-1 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 206 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to a limit on local government expenditures.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Financial--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 212 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 289 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 341 85-1 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to voting by mail and assistance provided to a voter.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 342 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to cybersecurity for voting systems.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 99 85-1 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to cybersecurity for voting systems.
Filed
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
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
SB 113 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 25 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting for judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Judicial | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 76 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | 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 303 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to documentation of proof of identification for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 312 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 399 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to taxes wholly or partly deposited to the credit of the state highway fund; increasing the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes and authorizing the increase or decrease of those rates in subsequent years.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 420 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the availability of information from the federal Election Assistance Commission on the secretary of state's Internet website.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 428 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Minors--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 430 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study on the feasibility of online voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 444 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 446 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to electronic voter registration in certain counties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 587 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a voter education program for high school seniors.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 732 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the requirements for an official carrier envelope for a ballot to be voted by mail and materials accompanying the official carrier envelope.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 783 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Minors--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 891 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to establishing an interstate voter registration crosscheck program.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 920 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to additional primary election ballot information for judicial candidates.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 953 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 954 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to an electronic application for voter registration and a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1096 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the residence address of a person for purposes of a response to a confirmation notice sent by the registrar.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1266 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding state election inspectors.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1288 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1313 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to ensuring the removal of the names of deceased persons from the jury wheel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Juries | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1407 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the comparison of any list of the legal status of certain persons who are not citizens to the list of registered voters.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | County Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1452 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the requirements for a person to vote in the precinct of the person's former residence.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1555 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1632 84-0 (2015)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the electronic completion of an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Early Voting | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1646 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1656 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to public financing of campaigns for appellate judicial offices; providing civil penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--Judges | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Judicial | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1683 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to an identifying number assigned to a notary public by the secretary of state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/16
| Notaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1745 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | PRESERVATION OF SOVEREIGNTY & MARRIAGE ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Employees
HB 1798 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to local control school districts.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| County Government--General | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Education--School Districts | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1910 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to requiring the secretary of state to conduct a study of the reasons for the rejection of early voting by mail ballots.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1927 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for applying for a ballot to be voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1986 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the manner of state financing of primary elections.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | 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 2090 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the conduct of primary elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2098 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the requirements for an application to vote an early voting ballot by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--School District | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to use of an electronic device for accepting voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 2235 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, RodneySponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the eligibility requirements of a notary public.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Notaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2258 84-0 (2015)
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.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2264 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the time for returning mail ballots that were sent to the voter after the time provided by law.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2358 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the exemption from certain registration and licensing requirements and taxes for certain businesses and employees who enter this state in response to a disaster or emergency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTERS ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 2370 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to a bailiff administering the selection of names of persons for jury service.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| BAILIFFS | Courts--Juries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2386 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to eligibility for early voting by mail.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2511 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of the human trafficking prevention business partnership.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Corporations & Associations | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2661 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the functions of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs and the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEXICO | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2721 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to public notice of the time for voting during an early voting period.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2724 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the method for submitting an application for voting by mail to the early voting clerk.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2889 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2891 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain filing and reporting requirements for certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Franchise
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 2960 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to certain information reported to county voter registrars and to the Department of Public Safety and to the cancellation of a driver's license based on that information.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2980 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the method for submitting an application for voting by mail to the early voting clerk.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 3056 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for applying for a ballot to be voted by mail; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3083 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to posting the location of a polling place used in an election on the secretary of state's website.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3110 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to information regarding candidates provided by a political party to the secretary of state.
House: Elections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3118 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the canvassing of primary elections.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Primaries | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3176 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to claims of patent infringement; providing civil penalties; imposing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 3267 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3309 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to appointment of and performance of notarial acts by an electronic notary public; authorizing a fee and creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Electronic Information Systems | Notaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3516 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to reimbursement of county expenses for special legislative elections.
House: Elections
No action taken in committee
| County Government--Finance | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3779 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to providing certain persons with resources for notifying the voter registrar of a death and related procedures.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3902 84-0 (2015)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to providing a voter in a party primary notice of party conventions.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3961 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the suspension of an election judge or clerk.
House: Elections
No action taken in committee
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 22 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Governor | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 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 141 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to a voter educator program for high school seniors.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 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 286 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to additional primary election ballot information for judicial candidates.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 349 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the secretary of state to enforce election laws.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 371 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to issuance of a receipt for a voter registration applicant.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 385 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 399 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | DEBT | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 407 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the acceptance of a voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 519 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the registration of dental support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Corporations & Associations | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 673 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | PRESERVATION OF SOVEREIGNTY & MARRIAGE ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Employees
SB 681 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to a bailiff administering the selection of names of persons for jury service in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| BAILIFFS | Courts--Juries | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 795 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to establishing an interstate voter registration crosscheck program.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 838 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the functions of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs, the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees, and the use of the state's disaster contingency fund for purposes related to immigration and refugees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEXICO | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 897 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the residence address of a person for purposes of registration under the Election Code.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1012 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to local control school districts.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1050 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the suspension of an election judge or clerk.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1073 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the requirements for a candidate's application or nomination for a place on the ballot and related procedures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1115 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: White, James
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1187 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to claims of patent infringement; providing civil penalties; imposing fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1283 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the exemption from certain registration and licensing requirements and taxes for certain businesses and employees who enter this state in response to a disaster or emergency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTERS ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1378 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a drug testing requirement for a person elected to public elective office.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Elections--Candidates | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1449 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1490 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to issuance of a receipt for a voter registration application that may be used for the purpose of voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1541 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to certain reporting requirements for taxable entities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1702 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting for judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Judicial | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1703 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: 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 1807 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SJR 34 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Governor | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 14 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Returned to committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Electronic Information Systems | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
HB 141 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 145 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Congress | Elections--General | JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 169 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 216 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 313 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 331 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE | VOLUNTEERS
HB 396 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: 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 490 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the determination that a voter is deceased.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 579 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study on the feasibility of online voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 600 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, including the modification of certain election deadlines.
House: Elections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 966 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the residence address of a person for purposes of registration under the Election Code.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1126 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to public financing of campaigns for appellate judicial offices; providing civil penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--Judges | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Judicial | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1129 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 1518 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to use of countywide polling places for certain elections.
House: Elections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1565 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to electors for president and vice president.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Presidential | Governor | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1635 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to certain high school students serving as early voting clerks in an election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--School Districts | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1794 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
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 1841 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to requirements for certain forms provided by a voter registrar.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1842 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the selection of certain candidates for office through a unitary primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Primaries | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Officers
HB 1857 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting for county or precinct offices.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Political Parties | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1954 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the education requirements for a notary public; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Notaries | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1958 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to voting by voters unable to enter a polling place.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | SIGNS
HB 2007 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the selection of electors to vote for president and vice-president based on the proportion of voters voting for each presidential candidate.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 2110 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to requirements for certain election officers.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Elections--Election Officers | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2223 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the availability of information from the federal Election Assistance Commission on the secretary of state's Internet website.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2242 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to public school student identification numbers and related reporting requirements for school districts.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2262 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the procedure for early voting by mail; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 2373 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: 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 2465 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the secretary of state providing information to voters regarding their voting status through an Internet website.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2501 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to an identifying number assigned to a notary public by the secretary of state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Notaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2506 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to nonpartisan primary elections; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 2565 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the formation of benefit corporations and to the consideration of public benefits and other interests by officers and directors of benefit corporations; providing for the imposition of a fee.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
| Corporations & Associations | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 2728 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to an online training program for volunteer deputy voter registrars.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2762 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 3065 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the payment of state funds by the secretary of state directly to an entity conducting a primary election under contract.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3074 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 3340 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3342 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the designation of super voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3593 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the determination that a voter is deceased.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3853 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the promotion of Texas energy products, services and technologies in the global marketplace.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GLOBAL ENERGY CAPITAL TASK FORCE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Science & Technology | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3854 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the promotion of Texas products and services in the global marketplace.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| BRAND TEXAS TASK FORCE | Business & Commerce--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Energy--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3856 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to building workforce skills to compete for trade-related jobs, business opportunities and investment.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Corporations & Associations | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Labor--Workforce Development | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | TEXAS GLOBAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 35 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Supporting the ratification of a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for a balanced federal budget.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
No action taken in committee
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
