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TX SB510

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bettencourt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Secretary of State may withhold funds from county voter registrars who fail to timely perform duties under the Election Code, after providing written notice and reasonable opportunity to correct the violation

  • Covered duties include approving, changing, or canceling voter registrations; scheduling hearings under Sections 16.064 or 16.093; determining challenges under Sections 16.066 or 16.095; and delivering notice under Section 16.0921

  • Withheld funds must be distributed if the registrar performs the required duty within 30 days after funds are withheld

  • Secretary of State is required to prescribe rules for administration of this enforcement provision

  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration laws.

State Finances

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections5/14/2025
State Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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