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TX HB5386

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mihaela Plesa

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands mail-in voting eligibility to include pregnant voters who will be in their second or third trimester on election day

  • Extends the existing childbirth-related mail voting provision from three weeks to four weeks before or after the expected due date

  • Amends Section 82.002 of the Texas Election Code, changing the section heading from "Disability or Confinement for Childbirth" to "Disability or Other Physical Condition"

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to allowing pregnant individuals to vote by mail if they will be in the second or third trimester on election day.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to Elections

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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