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TX HB934

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Briscoe Cain

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies only to primary elections held by a political party whose gubernatorial candidate won the most votes in at least 7 of the last 10 gubernatorial elections (effectively targeting the Republican Party in Texas)

  • Requires voters in affected primaries to meet one of three criteria: voted in that party's primary within the past two years, obtained an affiliation certificate from the party before the candidate filing period begins, or be under 21 years of age

  • Creates a closed primary system for the dominant political party while other parties would continue operating under existing open primary rules

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the eligibility to vote in certain primary elections.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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