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TX HB3909

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Hillary Hickland

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the use of wireless communication devices within a room where voting is taking place, replacing the previous restriction of within 100 feet of a voting station
  • Maintains existing exceptions under Sections 61.012 and 61.013 of the Election Code for permitted uses
  • Requires the Secretary of State to mandate presiding judges post a notice about the wireless device prohibition in a prominent, visible location outside the voting room
  • Takes effect September 1, 2025
  • Passed the House 127-9 and Senate 27-4 following conference committee resolution

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of a wireless communication device at a polling place.

Elections

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/12/2025
Elections3/27/2025

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