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TX HB3867

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Erin Zwiener

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "statewide ballot" option allowing Texas voters registered anywhere in the state to vote on statewide offices and propositions at any polling place on election day or during early voting, even if they don't qualify for a limited ballot in that county

  • Expands limited ballot voting for voters who changed counties by allowing them to vote on election day (not just during early voting) at countywide polling places or their new precinct's polling place

  • Removes the restriction that limited ballot voting by personal appearance must occur only at the main early voting polling place, now permitting it at any early voting polling place

  • Requires voters using the statewide ballot to execute a statement confirming eligibility, providing residence address, date of birth, and statement date, with the form prescribed by the Secretary of State

  • Requires county clerks to notify voter registrars within 30 days when voters apply for limited or statewide ballots, including notification to the voter's current county of residence

Legislative Description

Relating to voting a statewide ballot, or voting a limited ballot following the change of the county of residence by a voter.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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