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TX SB2382

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bettencourt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Counties are required to contract with the Secretary of State to use the statewide computerized voter registration list developed under Subchapter C for voter registration list services

  • Counties are prohibited from contracting with private computer service companies or other private business entities for services related to voter registration lists

  • Removes the previous requirement that the Secretary of State approve programs, equipment, or materials before counties could contract with private entities, as well as the Secretary's authority to rescind such approvals

  • Repeals Sections 18.012(b) and (c) of the Election Code

  • Applies only to contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025; existing contracts remain governed by prior law

Legislative Description

Relating to requiring county use of the statewide computerized voter registration list.

County Government

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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