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TX HB640

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ben Bumgarner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 31.122(b) of the Texas Election Code to expand the definition of "regular business day" from applying only to independent school districts to all political subdivisions including counties and cities

  • Defines "regular business day" as any day on which the main business office of the county, city, or other political subdivision is regularly open for business

  • Removes the previous language that specifically referenced only school district office hours for determining election authority availability

  • Passed the House on May 14, 2025 (138-0) and the Senate on May 27, 2025 (31-0)

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the office hours of an election authority during an election period.

Elections

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/15/2025
Elections3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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