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TX HB3697

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Philip Cortez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum font size for mail-in ballot applications from 6-point type to 10-point type to improve readability

  • Adds a new requirement that mail-in ballot applications must be printed in black text

  • Maintains existing requirement that applications be at least 8 inches by 9 inches in size

  • Applies only to elections ordered on or after September 1, 2025

  • Passed the House 121-22, the Senate 30-1, with House concurrence on Senate amendments 106-30

Legislative Description

Relating to the text on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.

Elections

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/13/2025
Elections3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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