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TX HB1489

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Tom Oliverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and local government officers and employees from distributing voter registration application forms to individuals who did not specifically request them

  • Bans the use of public funds to facilitate distribution of unsolicited voter registration forms by third parties

  • Exempts political parties and candidates for office, who may still distribute unsolicited voter registration forms

  • Creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for state or local government officers or employees who violate these distribution restrictions

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting an officer or employee of this state or of a political subdivision of this state from distributing certain voter registration application forms; creating a criminal offense.

County Government

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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