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TX HB677
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mano DeAyala
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 31.035(a) of the Texas Election Code to prohibit county elections administrators from holding any office or position appointed by an elected official, in addition to existing restrictions
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Existing restrictions already prohibit county elections administrators from being candidates for public office, holding public office, or holding positions in political parties
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Violation of these restrictions causes the administrator to automatically vacate their position as county elections administrator
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New restrictions apply only to county elections administrators appointed on or after September 1, 2025; current administrators are grandfathered under previous law
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Passed the House 144-2 on May 6, 2025, and the Senate 30-1 on May 19, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the restrictions on political activities of a county elections administrator.
Elections
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025