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TX SB2151

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bettencourt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies the countywide polling place program to require polling places be established at each county election precinct, rather than allowing counties to eliminate precinct polling places in favor of fewer consolidated locations

  • Requires each countywide polling place to be provided with a poll list for the entire county, allowing voters to cast ballots at any precinct location in their county

  • Applies to county elections, joint elections, elections held under contract for election services, and primary/runoff elections (with agreement from political party county chairs or executive committees)

  • Repeals Sections 43.007(f), (g), (h), (m), and (n) of the Election Code, which previously governed aspects of the countywide polling place program

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to countywide polling places.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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