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TX HB3571

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jolanda Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires that any candidate whose eligibility for office is being challenged in a judicial action must be included as a necessary party to those court proceedings

  • Amends Chapter 145 of the Texas Election Code by adding new Section 145.006

  • Applies only to judicial actions instituted on or after the effective date; cases filed before that date remain governed by prior law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to requirements for a judicial action in which a candidate's eligibility is in issue.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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