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TX HB766

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Philip Cortez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires candidates for precinct chair to include contact information on their ballot application: either an email address, a telephone number, or both
  • Amends Section 172.021 of the Texas Election Code by adding new subsections (h) and (i)
  • Makes the email address and telephone number provided by precinct chair candidates confidential and exempt from public information requests under Chapter 552 of the Government Code
  • Passed the House on May 6, 2025 with a vote of 130-15, and the Senate on May 25, 2025 with a vote of 30-1
  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the ballot application requirements for the election of a precinct chair.

Elections

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/22/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/7/2025
Elections3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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