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TX HB677

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mano DeAyala

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Existing restrictions already prohibit county elections administrators from being candidates for public office, holding public office, or holding positions in political parties

  • Violation of these restrictions causes the administrator to automatically vacate their position as county elections administrator

  • New restrictions apply only to county elections administrators appointed on or after September 1, 2025; current administrators are grandfathered under previous law

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/7/2025
Elections3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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