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TX HB1297

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Hubert Vo

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows county registrars to send expiration notices by mail or email to volunteer deputy registrars by November 30 of even-numbered years, informing them their term ends December 31

  • Requires expiration notices to include a renewal application form and information about any election law changes relevant to volunteer deputy registrars that occurred during their term

  • Mandates immediate reappointment to a new term starting January 1 if the volunteer deputy registrar signs and returns the renewal application before term expiration, signs an affidavit confirming they read the election law updates, and remains eligible for appointment

  • Exempts renewed volunteer deputy registrars from mandatory training requirements unless they previously failed to comply with legal requirements during their prior term

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to renewal of an appointment as a volunteer deputy registrar.

Elections

Last Action

Left pending in committee

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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