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TX HB1751

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christian Manuel

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits candidates from applying for a place on the general primary election ballot with more than one political party in the same voting year

  • Requires any authority receiving an application from a candidate who violates this prohibition to reject the application, with no refund of filing fees

  • Makes candidates whose applications are rejected ineligible to appear on the succeeding general election ballot as an independent candidate, nominee of a different political party, or write-in candidate for the same office

  • Directs the Secretary of State to prescribe procedures necessary to implement these requirements

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a candidate's application for a place on the ballot for a party's primary election.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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