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TX SB104

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires election officers to provide a paper ballot to any voter who requests one when voting in person
  • Mandates that polling places have the means to print additional paper ballots if the pre-printed supply does not equal the total number of registered voters in the precinct
  • Maintains existing requirement that each precinct receive ballots equal to at least 125% of the previous corresponding election's turnout, capped at total registered voters
  • Authorizes the Secretary of State to prescribe procedures for implementing the paper ballot request process
  • Applies to elections ordered on or after the effective date, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to the availability of paper ballots for a person voting by personal appearance.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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