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TX HB493
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Shaheen
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AI Summary
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Expands ineligibility criteria for poll watchers to include persons finally convicted of any first or second degree felony, in addition to the existing disqualification for felony offenses connected to elections
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Requires poll watcher appointment certificates to include an affidavit affirming the appointee has not been convicted of a first or second degree felony or any felony offense related to election conduct
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Amends Section 33.006(b) and Section 33.035 of the Texas Election Code
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
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Passed the House 90-44 and Senate 23-8 on the conference committee report (June 1, 2025)
Legislative Description
Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher.
Elections
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025