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TX HB3144

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carrie Isaac

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits polling places from being located on campuses of public primary schools, secondary schools, or institutions of higher education unless the campus is closed for operation during the entire voting period

  • Adds a definition of "institution of higher education" to the Election Code, referencing Section 61.003 of the Education Code

  • Maintains existing prohibition on locating polling places at residences of candidates for elective office or their close relatives

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of a public school or institution of higher education as a polling place.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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