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TX HB429
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Guillen
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AI Summary
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Allows children under 16 years of age to read or mark a ballot at the direction of their parent while accompanying them to a voting station
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Clarifies that a child reading or marking a ballot under parental direction does not constitute "assisting a voter" under election law
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Requires the Secretary of State to develop voter education materials for parents explaining these child participation procedures and post them on the state website
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Mandates that county election officials in applicable counties also make these educational materials available on their county websites
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the reading and marking of a ballot by a person occupying a voting station or by the person's child.
Elections
Last Action
Considered in Calendars
4/17/2025