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TX HB1159

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Gina Hinojosa

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires county commissioners courts to designate a polling place location on the main campus of any general academic teaching institution with at least 8,000 enrolled students located within the county

  • Mandates that campus polling places operate during the same hours as the main early voting polling place and on election day

  • Applies specifically to institutions defined as "general academic teaching institutions" under Section 51.821 of the Texas Education Code

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain general academic teaching institutions.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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