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TX HB1152

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Penny Morales Shaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 86.005 of the Texas Election Code to allow electronic or photocopied signatures on mail-in ballot carrier envelopes for individuals who are unable to sign by hand, as a reasonable accommodation

  • Amends Section 86.0051 to extend the same accommodation to persons who assist voters by depositing or obtaining carrier envelopes, permitting them to use electronic or photocopied signatures if unable to sign by hand

  • Maintains the general requirement that signatures on mail-in ballot carrier envelopes must be made using ink on paper for voters and assistants who are able to sign by hand

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the signature required on a carrier envelope for a ballot voted by mail.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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